Motorola Edge 40: If you are looking for a smartphone in the budget of 25 to 27 thousand that looks premium, gives a classy feel as soon as you hold it in your hand, and the features are also of flagship level, then Motorola Edge 40 can prove to be the perfect choice for you. Motorola has put all the elements in this phone that are usually seen in expensive phones – like IP68 rating, 15W wireless charging, 144Hz smooth display and stylish design.

Style that everyone will see

The biggest feature of Motorola Edge 40 is its design. Just 7.58mm thin and weighing 171 grams, this phone feels so light and sleek in the hand that you will be impressed at first sight. Its vegan leather finish – which comes in color options like Nebula Green, Viva Magenta and Eclipse Black – gives the phone a very rich and flagship look. Along with this, its curved display and aluminum frame together make it even more premium.

Not only this, getting IP68 rating in this price range is a big deal in itself. Meaning, even if you keep this phone in 1.5 meters deep water for half an hour, there is no problem. It is also completely safe from dust.

Although some people may have trouble with the curved display – like sometimes getting the wrong touch – but most users do not have any problem with it. And if you take the Lunar Blue variant, then it will get acrylic back instead of vegan leather at the back.

Super smooth experience in display

Motorola Edge 40 has a 6.55-inch Full HD+ pOLED display, which is curved and supports a high refresh rate of 144Hz. This means the screen will run very smooth, whether you are scrolling Instagram or playing a game. With HDR10+ support, this display is great in color, brightness and contrast. Even outdoors, 1200 nits brightness makes it easily visible.

Yes, this is not an LTPO panel, which means the refresh rate does not auto adjust itself – this may consume a little more battery. But in real use you will not feel much difference.

Performance – Powerful and fast

The Edge 40 has MediaTek’s Dimensity 8020 processor, which is built on 6nm technology and performs brilliantly in daily use. Social media, browsing, video streaming or light gaming – every task runs smoothly in it. The 144Hz display further enhances its performance experience.

Talking about gaming, games like PUBG, Call of Duty run well on mid to high settings. In heavy games like Genshin Impact, you will get a smooth experience on medium settings. This processor is not the most powerful in the segment, but does a great job in terms of balance and stability.

The phone gets 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, which opens apps quickly and data transfer is also fast. Yes, there is no microSD card slot, so expandable storage facility will not be available.

Camera – like premium phone

The Motorola Edge 40 has a dual camera setup, which has a 50MP primary camera and a 13MP ultra-wide + macro lens. The f/1.4 aperture of the primary camera is very large, which brings good light even in low light and gives natural depth in the photo.

In daylight, photos are detailed and sharp. Colors can fluctuate a bit sometimes – sometimes too vibrant, sometimes a little muted – but overall quality is quite good.

The 13MP ultra-wide lens comes with autofocus, so it can also be used as a macro camera. Close-up shots are quite good.

A 32MP front camera has been provided for selfies, which takes very clear photos and also supports 4K video recording.

In terms of video recording, this phone can do 4K@30fps from both front and rear cameras, as well as stabilization features like gyro-EIS and “Horizon Lock” are also provided, which makes the video completely jerk-free.

Battery and charging

The Motorola Edge 40 has a 4400mAh battery. While it may seem a little less on paper, the efficiency of the Dimensity 8020 processor and Motorola’s software optimization make this phone easily last a day.

Talking about charging, it has 68W TurboPower fast charging support, which fully charges the phone in about 30-40 minutes. And most importantly – getting 15W wireless charging in this price range is a big deal.

That is, whether you are in a hurry, or want to charge comfortably – you have both options.

Software 

Motorola Edge 40 comes with Android 13, which can be upgraded to Android 14 and further Android 15. Motorola’s My UX interface is very clean – no bloatware, no useless apps.

Moto Gestures that users like, such as chop for the flashlight or twist to turn on the camera – are also present.

Motorola promises 2 years of major OS updates and 3 years of security patches for this phone. Although some companies promise more support than this.

Power in price, blast in features

The launch price of Motorola Edge 40 in India was kept at ₹ 26,999, in which a single variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage comes. Till June 2025, this phone is available at almost the same price, but on sites like Flipkart, its effective price is often reduced due to bank offers or special deals. That is, if you do a little smart shopping, you can get this phone around ₹ 25,000.