Review | Motorola Edge 20 smartphones review: 144Hz refresh rate, 5X zoom capability on top model the Edge 20 Pro, long battery life and 5G networking
- Top-end handset in Motorola’s new range has a faster display than the iPhone 12, and all three phones have 108-megapixel main camera and good battery life
- The Edge 20 Pro’s mid-range Snapdragon 870 processor keeps the price low without any lagging, and the quality of its photos make it a rival for pricier phones
In recent years, Motorola has been a clear winner in terms of the price-performance ratio of its smartphones. Its new mid-range Edge 20 models fall into three price categories. The top-end model is even impressive enough to tempt Samsung fans.
Design and hardware
If you like large displays, you’ll love all three models. At 6.7 inches, the screen is pretty massive, although it does have a slim 20:9 format for easier use. The OLED screen is pleasing to watch content on, with its strong contrasts and balanced colours in everyday use.
However, image sharpness could be better – the display has an average pixel density of 385ppi. With a refresh rate of 144 hertz, the top model, the Edge 20 Pro, outshines top-end devices like the iPhone 12. The smooth animations afforded by this model do come with rather high power consumption, however.
If the display is still not big enough for you because you want to give a presentation or watch a movie, you can connect an external monitor. Motorola calls this “Ready for”, and not only enables mirroring the display but is also a mode for games, movies, video chats or a mobile desktop for working.
Software and features
The main processor in Motorola’s Edge 20 Pro is a Snapdragon 870, which is not the most powerful hardware available in Android. But this also allows Motorola to keep the price low.
