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Motorola Edge 60 Review: The Budget Flagship That Doesn’t Feel Budget?

In today’s smartphone world, where ₹60,000+ devices are now standard, the Motorola Edge 60 wants to prove a point — great performance, clean software, and a stylish design can come without breaking the bank.

But does it live up to the hype, or is it just another “good-for-the-price” phone? Let’s break it down with real-world testing across design, performance, camera, battery, and user experience.

1. Design & Build: Premium without the premium price

Motorola has always had a unique sense of design, and the Edge 60 follows the same DNA — minimal yet modern.

Highlights:

• Slim and light: Just 7.6mm thin, weighing 172g
• Vegan leather back in some variants — feels soft and premium
• IP68 rating for water & dust resistance (rare at this price)
• Curved edge display – some love it, some don’t. It looks flagship, but causes occasional mistouches

In hand: Lightweight, elegant, and feels like a phone twice its price.

2. Display: Visual Delight in Every Swipe

One of the strongest points of the Edge 60 is its 6.7-inch pOLED curved display — and it’s not just pretty, it’s powerful.

Specifications:

• FHD+ (2400×1080) resolution
• 144Hz refresh rate (Adaptive)
• 360Hz touch sampling rate
• HDR10+ certified, 10-bit color support
• Brightness: ~1300 nits peak

Real-life use:

• Colors are vibrant but not overly saturated
• Smooth scrolling, especially with 144Hz
• Curved edges add immersion in video viewing
• Outdoor visibility: decent, though not as strong as flagship phones

For Netflix, YouTube, Instagram reels — a complete treat.

3. Performance: Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 – Good Enough for Most

The Edge 60 runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 2.2 storage — not flagship specs, but still punchy for the price.

Benchmark Summary:

• Geekbench Multi-core: ~2800+
• AnTuTu Score: ~580,000

Everyday Performance:

• Apps open fast, multitasking is smooth
• 20+ Chrome tabs? No issue
• Minor lag in very heavy tasks like RAW photo editing or 4K rendering
• 8GB RAM + virtual RAM support (up to 16GB)

Thermals: The phone stays cool even under load, thanks to a graphite cooling system.

4. Camera: Clean, Clear, and Color Accurate

Rear Camera Setup:

• 50MP main sensor (f/1.8) – OIS supported
• 13MP ultra-wide + macro + depth sensor
  Front Camera:
• 32MP punch-hole selfie shooter

Camera Experience:

Daylight:

• Shots are crisp with excellent detail
• Colors are natural, not overly boosted
• Focus is fast and accurate

Low Light:

• Night Mode helps a lot, but still not Pixel-level
• Slight noise, but images remain usable

Selfies:

• Sharp, skin tones look natural
• Front camera supports 4K recording — great for vloggers

Video:

• 4K@30fps rear + front
• EIS is decent, but shaky hands can still cause jitter
• Audio quality during video is solid

Verdict: It’s not cinematic like Pixel or iPhone, but very reliable for daily content creators.

5. Gaming & GPU Performance: Capable, Not Beastly

The Adreno 710 GPU handles mid-to-high gaming with ease — if you’re not looking for pro-level competitive play, it delivers well.

Tested Games:

• COD: Mobile
  • Graphics: High
  • FPS: Max
  • Result: Smooth, responsive controls, minor drops during long sessions
• Genshin Impact
  • Preset: Low-Mid
  • FPS: 45–50 (stable)
  • Result: Playable, but occasional lag when exploring big maps
• Asphalt 9 / BGMI
  • High graphics work fine
  • No heating issue during 30-minute sessions

Note: This isn’t for 60fps Ultra HDR gaming — but for casual to moderate gamers, it performs reliably.

6. Battery Life: Dependable Everyday Juice

Battery Specs:

• 5000mAh capacity
• 68W TurboPower charging (charger in box)
• Wireless Charging: Yes, 15W (surprise at this price!)

Usage Result:

• SOT: ~7–8 hours
• Full day use with camera, games, social, YouTube
• Charging Time:
  • 0–50%: ~25 minutes
  • 0–100%: ~55 minutes
• No heating even during fast charging

Wireless charging is a major plus at this price.

7. Software: The Motorola Magic – Clean & Useful

Motorola keeps it clean with MyUX on Android 14 — very close to Pixel experience.

Features:

• Moto Gestures: Chop for flashlight, twist for camera
• Moto Secure: Privacy hub, lock apps
• Moto Connect: Wireless PC mirror, webcam mode
• 3 years OS + 4 years security updates (decent but not Pixel-level)

No ads, no bloat. That’s rare under ₹30,000.

8. Audio, Connectivity, and Extras

• Stereo Speakers – Loud and fairly balanced
• Dolby Atmos support
• No 3.5mm jack (expected)
• In-display fingerprint – fast and accurate
• Face unlock – works well in good light
• Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC

9. Should You Buy It?

Go for Motorola Edge 60 if you:

• Want premium design and display at mid-range price
• Prefer clean, ad-free Android
• Use your phone for social, photos, casual gaming
• Want wireless charging + IP68 in budget

Avoid if you:

• Are a hardcore gamer
• Need a telephoto or ultrawide pro-grade camera
• Want ultra-fast charging (120W+)

⭐ Final Verdict:

Motorola Edge 60 is one of the most well-rounded budget flagships of 2024.

No overhype, no gimmicks — just solid design, clean software, and respectable performance at a price that feels fair.