Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs Motorola Edge+ (2022)
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) scores 7.6 in our rating, and the Motorola Edge+ (2022) scores 6.5. The Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads in display, performance, camera, battery, design, software support and value for money. At launch in the US, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) cost $50 less ($799.99 vs $849.99). The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is the newer phone, announced Dec 15, 2022.
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Key differences
Why choose the Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- Bigger battery 5,100 mAh vs 4,800 mAh
- Faster wired charging 68 W vs 30 W
- Higher refresh rate 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IP52
- Longer OS update support 3 years vs 2 years
- Lower launch price $799.99 vs $849.99
Why choose the Motorola Edge+ (2022)
- Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
- More RAM 8 GB / 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Lighter 196 g vs 203 g
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+ (2022)
Overall
7.6
6.5
Display
8.7
8.3
Performance
6.6
6.0
Camera
7.6
7.1
Battery
6.3
5.4
Design
8.4
6.6
Software support
5.7
4.3
Value for money
5.2
3.4
Display
Spec
Motorola Edge+ (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2022)
Size
6.67 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, pOLED Endless Edge
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
394 ppi
393 ppi
Refresh rate
165 Hz
144 Hz
HDR
HDR10+, Dolby Vision
HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Spec
Motorola Edge+ (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2022)
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.19 GHz
3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 740
Adreno 730
RAM
8 GB
8 GB / 12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Motorola Edge+ (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2022)
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.5"
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.5"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
50 MP
50 MP
Telephoto
12 MP, 2× optical
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Optical zoom
2×
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Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@24
Front camera
60 MP
60 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Motorola Edge+ (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2022)
Capacity
5,100 mAh
4,800 mAh
Wired charging
68 W
30 W
Wireless charging
15 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Motorola Edge+ (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2022)
Dimensions
161.16 × 74 × 8.59 mm
163.06 × 75.95 × 8.79 mm
Thickness
8.59 mm
8.79 mm
Weight
203 g
196 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Plastic
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP52
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM
Colors
Interstellar Black
Cosmos Blue, Stardust White
Connectivity and features
Spec
Motorola Edge+ (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2022)
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.2
USB
USB-C 3.x
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+ (2022)
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 12
Interface
My UX
My UX
OS updates
3 years
2 years
Security updates
4 years
3 years
Launch and price
Spec
Motorola Edge+ (2023)Motorola Edge+ (2022)
Announced
Dec 15, 2022
Feb 24, 2022
Released
Dec 22, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$799.99
$849.99
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