Motorola Finally Unveils Flagship Moto Edge+ in the US
Motorola has officially launched its new flagship smartphone, the Moto Edge+ (2023), in the United States. The device packs impressive specs, including a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and a 165Hz display, and is significantly cheaper than competitors like the Pixel 7 Pro, Galaxy S23 Ultra, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The Moto Edge+ (2023) appears to be the global Moto Edge 40 Pro, with a different name. However, Motorola boasts about the Edge+'s massive 5,100mAh battery, which is a significant improvement over the 4,600mAh of the Edge 40 Pro. While the dimensions of the two phones are identical, it is unclear if this is a mistake. If true, this would give the Edge+ (2023) the largest battery of any Motorola flagship.
The phone features a 6.67-inch 1080x2400px AMOLED display with an adaptable 165Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. On the front, there is a 60MP selfie shooter with 4K video support, while the back of the device boasts a flagship camera setup.
The primary camera is a 50MP f/1.8 lens with a 1/1.55-inch sensor and OIS, alongside two 12MP f/1.6 portrait cameras with a 1/2.93-inch sensor. The final camera is a 50MP f/2.2 1/2.76-inch autofocusing ultrawide with macro capabilities.
The Moto Edge+ (2023) supports 68W wired charging (with the charger in the box) and 15W wireless charging, with 5W wireless power share. In contrast, the Moto Edge 40 Pro supports 125W wired charging, which could explain the increased battery capacity.
The device is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with 8GB of RAM and comes with either 256GB or 512GB of storage. Motorola promises three years of OS updates and four years of security updates.
The Moto Edge+ (2023) is built to a high standard, with Gorilla Glass Victus on both sides and an aluminum frame in between. The phone is also IP68 rated for dust and water resistance.
Motorola will sell the Moto Edge+ (2023) unlocked through Amazon, Best Buy, and Motorola.com from May 25. It will also be available through Boost Mobile, Spectrum Mobile, and Consumer Cellular, but not from popular US carriers. The phone will start from $800.
The device will also be launched in Canada through Motorola's website on May 19, priced at CAD $1,300.
