Motorola Edge+ (2022) vs Motorola Edge (2023)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Edge+ (2022) and the Motorola Edge (2023), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Edge+ (2022) | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Price | $165 | $3,895 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 4,800 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 68W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.6 in |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 196 g | 168 g |
| Released | Mar 2022 | Oct 2023 |
Summary: Motorola Edge+ (2022) is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size. Motorola Edge (2023) is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Edge+ (2022) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Motorola Edge+ (2022) | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Type | OLED, 144Hz, HDR10+ | pOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), 20:9 aspect ratio, 402 ppi |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Not specified (curved 3D glass) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| PPI | 393 ppi | — |
Platform
| Motorola Edge+ (2022) | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Mali-G610 MC3 |
Memory
| Motorola Edge+ (2022) | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 256GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Motorola Edge+ (2022) | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 0.64µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), 1.75µm | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
| Modules | — | 50 MP, f/1.4, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Edge+ (2022) | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Single | 60 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.2µm | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 0.7µm |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Motorola Edge+ (2022) | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4800 mAh, non-removable | 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, 15W wireless, 5W reverse wireless | 68W wired, wireless charging |
Body
| Motorola Edge+ (2022) | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 163.06 x 75.95 x 8.79 mm | 158.52 x 71.99 x 7.64 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 168 g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) | — |
| Colors | Cosmos Blue, Stardust White | — |
| Build | — | Glass front (curved 3D), aluminum frame, vegan leather back |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 rated |
Comms
| Motorola Edge+ (2022) | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes (version not specified) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Motorola Edge+ (2022) | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Announced | 2022, February 24 | October 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, March 24 | Available. Released 2023, October 11 |
| OS | — | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Edge+ (2022) or Motorola Edge (2023)?
Motorola Edge+ (2022) — 4,800 mAh for the Motorola Edge+ (2022) versus 4,400 mAh for the Motorola Edge (2023).
Which is lighter, Motorola Edge+ (2022) or Motorola Edge (2023)?
Motorola Edge (2023) — 196 g for the Motorola Edge+ (2022) versus 168 g for the Motorola Edge (2023).
Which is newer, Motorola Edge+ (2022) or Motorola Edge (2023)?
Motorola Edge (2023) — Mar 2022 for the Motorola Edge+ (2022) versus Oct 2023 for the Motorola Edge (2023).
Is the Motorola Edge+ (2022) or the Motorola Edge (2023) rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Edge+ (2022) 7/10 and the Motorola Edge (2023) 6/10.
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