Motorola Edge (2023) vs Motorola Edge+ (2023)
The Motorola Edge (2023) scores 6.1 in our rating, and the Motorola Edge+ (2023) scores 7.6. The Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads in display, performance, camera, battery, software support and value for money. At launch in the US, the Motorola Edge (2023) cost $200 less ($599.99 vs $799.99). The Motorola Edge (2023) is the newer phone, announced Oct 10, 2023.
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Key differences
Why choose the Motorola Edge (2023)
- Lower launch price $599.99 vs $799.99
- Newer model Oct 10, 2023 vs Dec 15, 2022
- Lighter 168 g vs 203 g
- Thinner 7.64 mm vs 8.59 mm
- Sharper display 402 ppi vs 394 ppi
Why choose the Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- Bigger battery 5,100 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
- Bigger screen 6.67 inches vs 6.6 inches
- Higher refresh rate 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
- Longer OS update support 3 years vs 2 years
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB vs 256 GB
- Higher-resolution video 8K@30 vs 4K@30
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Overall
6.1
7.6
Display
7.5
8.7
Performance
4.3
6.6
Camera
6.6
7.6
Battery
5.7
6.3
Design
8.6
8.4
Software support
4.3
5.7
Value for money
3.6
5.2
Display
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Size
6.6 inches
6.67 inches
Type
OLED, pOLED Endless Edge
OLED, pOLED Endless Edge
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
402 ppi
394 ppi
Refresh rate
144 Hz
165 Hz
Peak brightness
1,200 nits
—
HDR
HDR10+
HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection
—
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Process
6 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
2.5 GHz
3.19 GHz
GPU
Mali-G610 MC3
Adreno 740
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 2.2
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.4, 1/1.5"
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.5"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
50 MP
Telephoto
—
12 MP, 2× optical
Optical zoom
—
2×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@30
8K@30
Front camera
32 MP
60 MP
Front video
4K@30
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Capacity
4,400 mAh
5,100 mAh
Wired charging
68 W
68 W
Wireless charging
15 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Dimensions
158.52 × 71.99 × 7.64 mm
161.16 × 74 × 8.59 mm
Thickness
7.64 mm
8.59 mm
Weight
168 g
203 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Vegan leather
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Eclipse Black
Interstellar Black
Connectivity and features
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2023)
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
—
5.3
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2023)
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 13
Interface
—
My UX
OS updates
2 years
3 years
Security updates
3 years
4 years
Launch and price
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Announced
Oct 10, 2023
Dec 15, 2022
Released
Oct 10, 2023
Dec 22, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$599.99
$799.99
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