The Motorola Edge 60 arrives in the mid‑range segment, boasting design touches and specs that belie its price. Destined to disrupt the balance between value and performance, it features a curved OLED display, a capable triple-camera array, a sizable battery, and more—all wrapped in a sleek, rugged package.
Good Points:
- Exceptional display quality: A bright 6.7‑inch pOLED panel, 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and peak brightness up to 4,500 nits.
- Premium build with durability: Curved glass, Gorilla Glass 7i, plus IP68/IP69 and MIL‑STD‑810H ruggedness .
- Impressive cameras: Triple rear setup with 50 MP main + 10 MP 3× telephoto + 50 MP ultrawide; 50 MP front camera .
- Solid battery life & fast charging: 5,200 mAh (global) supporting 68 W wired fast-charging .
- Expandable storage & strong memory: Up to 512 GB UFS 4.0 plus microSD slot; configurations up to 12 GB RAM .
- Latest software & long updates: Runs Android 15 with Moto AI; promises up to 3 major OS updates and 4 years of security patches .
Bad Points:-
- No wireless charging.
- No power adapter included in the box.
- Some bloatware pre-installed.
- Moto AI app not very useful.
What’s in the Box:-
In box is the phone itself, a USB type C to C cable sim ejection tool, usual documentation and slim line case, but no power adapter.
Design & Build Quality.
The frist thing I noticed when unboxing the Edge 60 was the screen, a quad-curved unit features subtle curves on all four sides—top, bottom, left, and right. Unlike the dramatic waterfall curves seen in the past, these curves are gentler and more refined. The left and right curves are familiar from previous generations of curved-screen phones, offering a premium and elegant feel. However, the top and bottom curves are even more subtle.
This thoughtful design makes swiping gestures incredibly smooth and comfortable, as your finger glides effortlessly over the edges. This subtle, yet effective, design choice elevates the overall user experience and contributes to a modern, sophisticated aesthetic. This quad‑curved display and slim side profile, making it feel thinner than its 7.9 mm thickness suggests .
The back features Pantone‑curated finishes—canvas-like or leather-like textures in stylish tones, offering both grip and uniqueness . Despite using plastic for the rear/frame, the phone feels premium, fortified by Gorilla Glass 7i protection and rated IP68/IP69 for dust, water, and even high-pressure jets, plus MIL‑STD‑810H toughness .
At 179 g, it’s lightweight yet sturdy, on the right side is the volume rocker, and power button
Motorola is no stranger to crafting stunning displays, and their latest is no exception. The P-OLED screen on this device is a masterpiece of modern mobile technology.
This panel is gorgeously bright, capable of hitting an incredible peak brightness of 4,500 nits in auto mode.
This means that even under direct sunlight, your content will be vivid and easy to see. Paired with its vibrant colors, the display provides an immersive viewing experience, whether you’re streaming videos or scrolling through your photos.
The screen boasts a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring that everything from gaming to daily navigation feels fluid and responsive. With a sharp resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels, it packs an impressive 446 pixels per inch (PPI) on its 6.67-inch panel. Interestingly, the phone’s quad-curved design makes it feel much smaller in hand than its screen size would suggest—it feels more like a 6.5-inch device.
To top it all off, the display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. While not quite as robust as Victus, it offers a notable improvement over older versions like Gorilla Glass 3 and 5, providing enhanced drop performance and improved scratch resistance to keep your screen safe from everyday wear and tear.
Software & Performance.
Motorola has a clear commitment to keeping your device current. The phone ships with Android 15 and comes with a promise of three major OS updates, taking you all the way to Android 18.
Furthermore, you can count on four years of Google security patches, which will keep your phone secure well into 2029. However, like many modern phones, this device isn’t immune to bloatware. During the setup process, you may find that the phone auto-installs a variety of applications from Motorola’s partners, which likely helps keep the hardware costs down. In my experience, these included games like Ball Sort Puzzle and Monopoly Go!, as well as apps like Amazon Music and Temu Shopping. The good news? All of these apps can be easily uninstalled.Additionally, some apps like Opera, Booking.com, and LinkedIn are pre-installed. While they can also be removed, two apps—Perplexity and Adobe Scan AI PDF—are baked into some of Motorola’s own applications. While this integration can be useful, especially for those interested in AI, it’s worth noting if you prefer to have full control over your app library.
Whipping out the SIM card tray with the included tool, we were met with a satisfying resistance. It’s clear that Motorola has sealed this device up tight to meet its impressive ingress protection ratings—a trend we’re seeing more and more on their phones, regardless of price point.
And what ratings they are! This phone doesn’t just have one, but two impressive ratings: IP68 and IP69. But Motorola went even further, making it MIL-STD-810H compliant. This means the phone is built to withstand a host of extreme conditions, from shocks and vibrations to temperature changes and morIn short, it’s ready for pretty much anything you can throw at it (or throw it at). To my surprise, the SIM tray also holds a secret. It has a spot for either a second nanoSIM or a microSD card, giving you flexible options for storage and connectivity. This is a huge plus, especially since you can also use an eSIM for even more convenience.
The Edge 60 comes in several storage and RAM configurations, with options varying by region and carrier. The review unit I tested packs the top-tier setup: 512GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. Other versions include 256GB/8GB and 256GB/12GB, depending on availability. Starting at 256GB as the baseline is already impressive—plenty of breathing room for most users. Stepping up to 512GB feels luxurious, and when you factor in the microSD card slot, things get even more exciting. With expandable storage, it could be pushed to an incredible 1.5TB total capacity, that’s laptop-level storage in a smartphone.
On the RAM side, Motorola includes a RAM Boost feature, which lets the phone use storage as virtual memory. My unit came with 12GB + 4GB enabled out of the box, alongside a new “AI Auto” mode. This AI-driven system supposedly optimizes RAM usage dynamically, allocating up to 12GB depending on workload. While I’m not entirely sure how seamless this implementation is (it traditionally required a reboot for changes), I can confidently say this: with 12GB of physical RAM already on board, very few users will ever need to rely on RAM Boost. The Edge 60 keeps apps and tasks in memory effortlessly, well beyond what most people will realistically push it to handle.
Powering the Edge 60 is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm), the same chipset found in last year’s Edge 50 Neo. Day-to-day, it feels quick and responsive, with no noticeable slowdown during testing. Industry comparisons place it roughly in line with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7-series (possibly Gen 3), which is a solid benchmark for this price bracket. Unless you’re pushing the phone with graphically intensive gaming, the performance will more than satisfy 95% of users, 95% of the time. For the small slice of power-hungry gamers or heavy-duty multitaskers, a flagship-class device is the more realistic target anyway.
On the audio front, the stereo speakers deliver a well-balanced experience. They’re not the loudest in the category, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Instead of chasing volume at the expense of fidelity, Motorola opts to cap output to preserve sound quality, avoiding the distortion and harshness you hear on some rivals.
Dolby Atmos support adds flexibility, with profiles including Spatial Audio, Smart Audio, Music, Film, Game, and Podcast, plus a Custom mode with EQ sliders for fine-tuning. Personally, I found Spatial Audio the most enjoyable for music playback, though the presets make it easy to tailor sound to your preference.
One omission: there’s no 3.5mm headphone jack. Wired listening is handled via USB-C, which worked beautifully in my tests. Wireless users get Bluetooth 5.4, offering strong, stable connections and excellent sound quality. Paired with my Bose QC headphones, audio performance was consistently excellent—wired or wireless.
In a landscape where many Android OEMs struggle to strike the right balance between functionality and simplicity, Motorola’s HelloUI continues to shine. Built atop the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), HelloUI manages to preserve the clean, uncluttered feel of stock Android—evoking fond memories of the Android One era—while thoughtfully layering in enhancements that feel purposeful rather than excessive.
HelloUI isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel—it’s refining it. The inclusion of intuitive gestures like the three-finger screenshot, the iconic “chop-chop” motion to toggle the flashlight, and “swivel-swivel” to launch the camera are not just gimmicks—they’re reliable, practical, and genuinely useful. Add to that features like Attentive Display (which keeps the screen awake while you’re looking at it), edge lighting for notifications, and a dedicated gaming control panel, and you’ve got a user experience that feels polished without being bloated.
Customization is another area where HelloUI excels. Through Motorola’s dedicated personalization app and streamlined settings, users can tweak themes, fonts, and UI elements to match their style—without wading through labyrinthine menus or redundant options. While some features may echo ideas from other brands, Motorola’s implementation feels cohesive and well-integrated, never forced.
The end result is a software experience that’s lightweight yet powerful, customizable without being overwhelming. It’s this thoughtful approach that makes Motorola devices feel more approachable and user-friendly than many of their competitors. HelloUI doesn’t just sit on top of Android—it complements it, enhancing the experience without getting in the way.
Motorola may not always make the loudest noise in the Android space, but with HelloUI, it’s quietly setting a high bar for what a custom skin should be.
In a sea of lock screen gimmicks, Motorola’s Peek Display remains a quiet standout—an understated feature that’s both functional and refined. With just a lift or a gentle nudge, the phone springs to life, presenting notifications as sleek badges. Hold one down for a detailed preview, release to dismiss, or swipe toward the fingerprint sensor to dive straight into the app. It’s tactile, intuitive, and surprisingly satisfying.
Peek Display has been around for years, and it’s still baffling that no other OEM has truly replicated its finesse. Motorola has hinted at even more advanced versions in the past, which makes this iteration feel like it’s holding back just a little. Still, what’s here works beautifully—and that’s no small feat.
Beyond Peek, Motorola offers a generous suite of lock screen tweaks. Users can adjust clock styles and sizes, rearrange visual elements, choose how notifications appear, and even add widgets or shortcuts. A simple double-tap on the dormant screen brings it all into view—no swiping, no fuss.
Lift-to-wake, nudge-to-wake, and tap-to-wake are all supported, and when combined with Motorola’s snappy face recognition, the transition from locked to unlocked feels nearly instantaneous. Setup is refreshingly simple—no convoluted menus or trial-and-error calibration.
The one missing piece? A true Always-On Display. Motorola’s motion-based alternative is clever, but for users who prefer a persistent glanceable screen, its absence is noticeable. Peek Display does a lot—but it doesn’t quite fill that gap.
Motorola’s approach to lock screen UX is a masterclass in restraint and utility. Peek Display isn’t flashy—it’s thoughtful. And in a world of over-engineered features, that’s a breath of fresh air.
Motorola’s Smart Connect—formerly known as Ready For—has quietly evolved into one of the most versatile cross-device ecosystems in the Android world. On the Edge 60, it’s not just functional—it’s flawless. Whether you’re tethered via cable or going wireless, the experience is consistently smooth, with the added bonus of charging your phone during extended wired sessions.
Smart Connect isn’t just a screen-mirroring gimmick—it’s a full productivity suite. Here’s what it brings to the table:
- App Streaming: Run mobile apps on your PC with minimal latency
- Mobile Desktop Mode: A desktop-style interface powered by your phone
- Phone-on-PC Mirroring: Interact with your phone directly from your computer
- Webcam Mode: Use your phone’s camera for high-quality video calls
- File Management: Drag-and-drop file transfers between devices
- Hotspot Sharing: Turn your phone into a secure internet source
- Smart Clipboard: Copy-paste across devices with ease
- Cross Control: Use one mouse and keyboard across phone, tablet, and PC
- Share Hub: Transfer content seamlessly between platforms
For users who juggle between phones, tablets, and Windows PCs—especially in hot-desking or hybrid work setups—Smart Connect is a game-changer. It eliminates friction, streamlines workflows, and makes your phone feel like a natural extension of your desktop environment. Motorola isn’t just building phones—it’s building bridges between them. And Smart Connect is proof that thoughtful software can elevate hardware in ways that specs alone never could.
Battery Life & Charging.
Motorola’s Edge 60 delivers a compelling battery experience—but not without a few caveats. Most notably, Qi wireless charging is absent. It’s a surprising omission, especially considering the Edge 50 offered it last year. Adding a charging coil wouldn’t have broken the bank, but Motorola’s data likely shows that most users aren’t clamouring for it. Still, for power users and desk dwellers, its absence feels like a missed opportunity, Wired charging is speedy with 68 W wired support, topping up fast. In my testing the battery easily lasted me a full day with plenty in the tank at the end of the day.
Camera.
The three lenses/cameras in the phone are a 50MP f/1.8 main unit with OIS, a supporting 10MP f2 telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS and that 50MP f/2 wide-angle with the AF/Macro. The main camera can shoot video at 4K@30fps or 1080p@240fps (with gyro-EIS) and round the front there’s a 50MP f/2 Selfie which can do the same video at 4K@30fps with a slightly reduced frame rate at 1080p@120fps.
Motorola’s camera app on the Edge 60 strikes a great balance between simplicity and depth. The main interface offers quick toggles for 0.5x ultra-wide, 1x standard, 2x, and 3x zoom, along with a dedicated Macro mode. The latter can also switch on automatically if enabled in settings, jumping in whenever the phone detects you’re close enough to the subject.
There’s no shortage of creative options either. A variety of filters can be applied pre-shoot, while Portrait mode delivers pleasing results with adjustable depth-of-field effects at focal lengths of 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm. For enthusiasts, Pro Mode allows manual control over focus, white balance, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure.
The More menu expands things further with tools like Document Scan, Night Vision (which impressively brightens even very dark scenes), Panorama, Ultra Res (full 50MP captures with larger file sizes), Photo Booth (four shots taken three seconds apart), Timelapse, and more.
Digging into settings unlocks plenty of extra features: AI Audio for video (Audio Zoom), smile and gesture capture, grids, level guides, and other refinements.
Overall, the Moto Camera UI is intuitive and versatile. For casual shooters, it’s straightforward and fun; for those who like to experiment, there’s real depth without being overwhelming. And for the vast majority who won’t be pixel-peeping, it delivers an enjoyable, no-fuss shooting experience.
Security & Connectivity:
Security is handled by face unlock and an under-display optical fingerprint sensor. Setup is quick, and while optical readers don’t quite match ultrasonic or capacitive, this one is fast and dependable—never once failing during my use.
Connectivity is comprehensive: 5G support for data and voice, Wi-Fi 6 (not the latest but still excellent), NFC for payments, and GPS with fast lock and solid stability. Bluetooth 5.4 ensures strong wireless performance, while the USB-C 2.0 port supports OTG for SSDs, headphones, and more.
Final Thoughts: Motorola Edge 60 Delivers Big in a Small Package.
The Motorola Edge 60 proves that great things really do come in small sizes. With its compact form factor, generous 512GB storage, and 12GB of RAM—all for just £379 direct from Motorola—it’s a standout value in today’s smartphone market.
From its stunning display and seamless Smart Connect integration to its capable MediaTek chipset and expandable storage, the Edge 60 is built to handle everyday life with ease. Add in solid audio performance, a versatile camera system, and reassuring durability credentials, and you’ve got a device that feels far more premium than its price tag suggests.
Motorola’s evolving AI features and commitment to software support only sweeten the deal, promising a phone that grows smarter over time. While the absence of wireless charging and a true Always-On Display might give some users pause, these omissions are minor in the grand scheme.
In short, the Edge 60 is a compact powerhouse that nails the essentials and sprinkles in enough extras to make it a compelling choice for anyone seeking performance, style, and longevity without breaking the bank.