Motorola Edge 20 Pro

The Motorola Edge 20 Pro, launched on August 16, 2021, presents itself as a mid-range offering with a focus on display and performance. It measures 163mm in height, 76mm in width, and 8mm in depth, weighing 190g.

Build Quality

The device feels relatively lightweight for its size, likely due to its slim profile. The construction uses a combination of materials that provides a premium feel, but the specifics aren't detailed in the provided specs. It comes in Midnight Blue, Blue Vegan Leather, and Iridescent Cloud color options. The inclusion of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front indicates a degree of scratch resistance. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is integrated into the design.

Screen Quality

The Edge 20 Pro boasts a 6.7-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, translating to a pixel density of 393 ppi. The screen supports 1B colors, a refresh rate of 144Hz, and HDR10+ technology, promising vibrant visuals with smooth motion. The screen’s aspect ratio is 20:9, typical of modern smartphones. It also features a hole-punch notch for the front-facing camera.

Camera Performance

The phone features a triple-lens rear camera setup. The primary lens is a 108MP Samsung S5KHM2 ISOCELL sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and 0.7µm pixel size that utilizes 9-in-1 pixel binning. The second is an 8MP telephoto lens with an f/3.4 aperture. Lastly, there's a 16MP wide-angle lens with macro functionality, sporting an f/2.2 aperture. The system allows for 5x optical zoom and a 119˚ ultra-wide field of view.

Video capabilities include 8K recording at 24fps with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), 4K recording at up to 60fps (also with EIS), and slow-motion video at 960fps in 1080p.

The front-facing selfie camera is 32MP with an f/2.3 aperture, utilizing 0.7µm pixels and a CMOS sensor.

Additional camera features include dual LED flash, digital zoom, autofocus, touch focus, and various modes such as panorama, HDR, and face detection.

Software Experience

The Motorola Edge 20 Pro ships with Android 11. There's no mention of any custom skin, suggesting a relatively clean Android experience. The absence of specific details about future software updates means its longevity in terms of software versions cannot be guaranteed.

Battery Performance

The device is powered by a 4500mAh Li-Polymer battery. It supports 30W fast charging, and includes features like reverse charging. It's a non-removable battery. There is no mention of wireless charging capabilities.

Value for Money

The Edge 20 Pro is positioned in the medium price range. Specific pricing for the 8GB/128GB configurations are provided, ranging from $359.95 to $533.41. The device includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G (7nm) chipset, offering a good balance between performance and power efficiency. The phone also incorporates 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage in the higher version (also with 12 GB ram but 128 GB internal storage is available). These specs suggest solid overall performance for everyday tasks and gaming. Its 144Hz OLED display and capable camera system further enhance its value proposition.

Other notable features:

• USB Type-C 3.1 port with DisplayPort 1.4, but without OTG/Host capability.
• Dual SIM Dual Standby functionality (Nano SIM).
• Support for a variety of 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G network bands.
• WiFi 6 support.
• Bluetooth 5.1 with features like A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, and AAC.
• GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo support.
• Included sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
• Cooling system is present, indicating some focus on performance and heat management.