Motorola Edge 40 review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Motorola Edge 40 is the compact balanced midranger: a 6.55-inch 144 Hz pOLED, Dimensity 8020, 4,400 mAh with 68 W wired and 15 W wireless charging, IP68 sealing and 167 g — among the lightest fully-sealed phones in the catalog. Everyday 63/100, camera 26/100, compactness 99/100. New 8/128 units list at $600; the few used 8/256 listings sit near $120.

Display and design

The 6.55-inch curved pOLED at 144 Hz is sized for one-handed use (compactness 99/100) with the brightness rating modest at 500 nits (screen 65/100 for motion, less for sun). The aluminum frame, IP68 sealing and 167 g weight give it the in-hand feel of phones costing twice as much.

Performance

The Dimensity 8020 is a genuine upper-midrange chip: everyday 63/100 with headroom, gaming 20/100 for casual-to-moderate titles. The update runway has ended; Motorola's near-stock build keeps the phone feeling brisk regardless.

Camera

A 50 MP stabilized main with 4K30 plus a 13 MP ultrawide; camera 26/100 — the primary delivers reliable daylight shots and acceptable night work, and the ultrawide is honest rather than exceptional.

Battery and charging

4,400 mAh, 68 W wired, 15 W wireless, reverse charging: battery 28/100 endurance with charging 49/100 convenience — the full charging feature set that most midrange phones omit entirely.

Verdict

The Edge 40 is the pick for buyers who want a sealed, light, wireless-charging phone that disappears in the hand. The Edge 40 Neo keeps the shape at a lower price; the Edge (2023) keeps the price with a bigger screen — the 40 is the sweet point between them.