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Motorola Edge S#1659

Released: 2021, January 26

Motorola Edge S

Overall Score

56.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1659)56.2
Performance(#725)90.4
Camera(#1034)68.3
Display(#1610)81.2
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#58)89.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Motorola Edge S features a sleek design with dimensions of 168.4 x 74 x 9.7 mm and a weight of 215g, available in Blue and Silver.
  • Its 6.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support, providing vibrant visuals.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, it delivers strong performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
  • The camera system includes a 64 MP wide lens, a 16 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video in 6K at 30fps.
  • The 5000mAh battery supports 20W charging, ensuring long usage without frequent recharges.
  • Running on Android 11, it is upgradable to Android 12, providing a modern software experience.
  • Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
  • The device lacks wireless charging but includes a headphone jack for audio.
  • The absence of stereo speakers is notable, as it relies on a single speaker setup.
  • Overall, the Motorola Edge S combines solid specifications with a robust design.

Specifications

General

Release Date2021, January 26
Announced2021, January 26
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.7"
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, HDR10, 560 nits (HBM)
Resolution1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPUAdreno 650
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera64 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, 121˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)TOF 3D
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED flash, ring flash (macro mode), panorama, HDR
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording6K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details20W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions168.4 x 74 x 9.7 mm (6.63 x 2.91 x 0.38 in)
Weight215 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlue, Silver
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass