Motorola Edge 60 Pro Review: A Premium MidRange Contender
Motorola’s latest flagship, the Edge 60 Pro, is here—and it’s a sleek, powerful, and surprisingly affordable alternative to pricier rivals like the Poco F7 Ultra, Oppo Reno 13 Pro, and iPhone 16. Priced at £600 in the UK (or less if you find a deal), this phone packs long battery life, AI smarts, and a stunning display—all wrapped in a skinny, pocket-friendly design. After a week of testing, here’s my full review.
Design & Build: Slim, Light, and Stylish
- Ultrathin profile (not quite as slender as the Galaxy S25 Edge, but close)
 - Curved edges for a comfortable grip
 - Soft-touch matte back (resists fingerprints)
 - Three color options:
 
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Dazzling Blue (our review unit)
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Sparkling Grape (purple)
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Shadow (understated black)
 
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✅ Pros:
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IP68/IP69 rating (water and dust-resistant)
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Military-grade durability (survives drops, extreme temps, and vibrations)
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Almost flat camera bump (barely noticeable)
 
❌ Cons:
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Plastic frame (not metal, but forgivable given the thinness)
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No pre-installed screen protector (but Gorilla Glass holds up well)
 
First Impression:
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Smells like perfume out of the box (yes, really—though it fades).
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Feels premium despite the plastic edges.
 
Display: Bright, Smooth, but Missing Always-On
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6.67" pOLED panel (1220p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate)
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Vivid colors (PANTONE-validated, but adjustable)
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Extremely bright (great for outdoor use)
 
✅ Pros:
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Crisp visuals (even at max brightness)
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720Hz PWM dimming (reduces flicker for sensitive eyes)
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Works when wet (responsive even with water droplets)
 
❌ Cons:
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No LTPO tech (so no adaptive refresh rate)
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No always-on display (you have to tap to wake)
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Netflix HDR issues (currently limited to SD on our review unit—hopefully fixed at launch)
 
Performance & Battery: MediaTek Powerhouse
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Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme
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RAM: 12GB
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Storage: 512GB (no microSD slot)
 
Gaming & Daily Use
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Handles most games smoothly (e.g., Genshin Impact at medium settings)
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Gets warm but never scorching
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Not for hardcore gamers (Poco F7 Ultra is better for maxed-out graphics)
 
Battery Life: A Beast
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6,000mAh battery (lasts 1.5–2 days with moderate use)
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90W wired charging (10 mins = full day’s charge)
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15W wireless charging
 
Verdict:
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Best-in-class endurance
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Fast charging makes it hard to run out of juice
 
Cameras: Solid but Not Flagship-Level
Main Camera (50MP, Sony LYT700C):
✅ Natural-looking photos (not overprocessed)
✅ Good portrait mode (edge detection works well)
❌ Struggles in low light (some detail loss)
UltraWide (50MP) & Macro:
✅ Decent for landscapes
❌ Macro mode is average (can’t focus too close)
Telephoto (10MP, 3x Optical Zoom):
✅ Great for portraits (no need to crowd subjects)
❌ Digital zoom gets noisy fast (avoid 50x)
Video: A Letdown:
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4K @ 30fps max (no 60fps option unless you drop to 1080p)
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Stabilization is okay, not great
 
Selfie Cam (50MP):
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Good detail but also limited to 4K/30fps
 
Software: Clean Android with AI Tricks
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OS: Android 15 (with Moto’s light tweaks)
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Update Policy: 3 OS updates, 4 years of security patches (worse than Samsung/Google)
 
Moto AI Features
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"Remember This" – Saves screenshots for quick recall (menus, flight details, etc.)
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"Catch Me Up" – Summarizes unread group chats
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Decent voice assistant (better than Siri, worse than Google Assistant)
 
Extra Features:
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Gaming mode (basic but functional)
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Gesture controls (chop for flashlight, twist for camera)
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Some bloatware (Facebook, LinkedIn, random games—but not as bad as Xiaomi)
 
Final Verdict: Who Should Buy It?
✅ Get the Edge 60 Pro if you want:
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A sleek, lightweight phone
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Incredible battery life
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Clean software with useful AI
 
❌ Avoid if you need:
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Top-tier gaming performance
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Pro-level video recording (4K/60fps)
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Long-term software support (5+ years)
 
Alternatives:
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Motorola Edge 60 Fusion (cheaper, similar design)
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Nothing Phone 3A Pro (unique style, clean OS)
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OnePlus Nord (better for gaming)
 
Rating: 8.5/10 – A great all-rounder with a few quirks.
Where to Buy?
Available now in the UK for £600 (check deals for discounts).
What do you think of the Edge 60 Pro? Let me know in the comments!
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