Motorola Edge (2022)
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Motorola Edge (2024)
#126Category Breakdown
Motorola Edge (2022)
Motorola Edge (2024)
Performance
87.993.1
Camera
94.093.0
Display
95.293.0
Battery
94.394.3
Build
65.876.7
Connectivity
85.486.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
83.888.9
Summary
- The Motorola Edge (2022) features a plastic frame and back, while the Motorola Edge (2024) has an aluminum frame and eco-leather back, enhancing its build quality.
- Both models have a 6.6-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate, but the 2024 version utilizes a P-OLED panel with higher peak brightness at 1300 nits.
- In terms of performance, the 2024 model is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, offering improved processing capabilities compared to the MediaTek Dimensity 1050 in the 2022 version.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, but the 2024 model adds HDR video support and features a slightly different ultrawide camera.
- Battery capacity remains the same at 5000 mAh, but the 2024 model supports faster charging at 68W.
- Lastly, the 2024 model ships with Android 14, while the 2022 model can be upgraded to it from Android 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Edge (2022)
Motorola Edge (2024)
General
Release Date
2022, August 18
2024, June 04
Announced
2022, August 18
2024, June 04
Description
N/A
Also known as Motorola Edge (gen 5)
Display
Size
6.6"
6.6"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+
P-OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 1050 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Arm Mali-G610 MC3
Adreno 710
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/1.5, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.5", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 0.7µm
32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 0.7µm, AF
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired15W wireless5W reverse wired
68W wired15W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.9 x 74.2 x 8 mm (6.33 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
159.6 x 72 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
Weight
170 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Colors
Grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14
Android 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass