Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Edge 40 vs Motorola Edge 60 vs Motorola Edge 70
Comparison between Motorola Edge 40, Motorola Edge 60 and Motorola Edge 70: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Motorola Edge 70 is the pick for top performance and connectivity: its Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 reaches 1,390,960 points in AnTuTu and adds Wi-Fi 7. The Edge 60 is slower, while the Edge 40 is worth choosing only if it costs less.
The Edge 70 is also the lightest and thinnest, at 159 g and 6 mm, versus 167 g and 7.6 mm for the Edge 40 and 179 g and 7.9 mm for the Edge 60. The Edge 60 and Edge 70 share 4,500 nits, 1220 × 2712 px, and 446 ppi; the Edge 40 counters with 144 Hz instead of 120 Hz.
The Edge 60 is the alternative for camera, endurance, and storage: it has a 2 µm main sensor, a telephoto camera, 5,200 mAh, 58 h per cycle, and expandable 512 GB storage. The Edge 40 offers f/1.4 and 960 fps, while the Edge 70 adds 4K at 60 fps, 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and six years of updates.
Motorola Edge 40
The Motorola Edge 70 is the better buy for performance and connectivity, with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and Wi-Fi 7.
Motorola Edge 70
The Motorola Edge 40 is the better buy only if it costs less: it offers 144 Hz and f/1.4, but trails in performance and storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Edge 70, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Edge 40 | Edge 60 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.7 | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.3 | 5.9 | 7.7 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.2 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Edge 40, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz · 120 Hz
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator · Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,122
- against 1,026
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,681
- against 2,932
Motorola Edge 60, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 4,400 mAh · 4,800 mAh
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No · No
- Battery Endurance
- 58 h
- against 50 h
- Charge cycles
- 1,600
- against 1,000
Motorola Edge 70, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,390,960
- against 854,012 · 661,808
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) · Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X · LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 159 g
- against 167 g · 179 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Edge 40 | Edge 60 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G615 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 722 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 854,012 | 661,808 | 1,390,960 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,122 Best value | 1,026 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,681 Best value | 2,932 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with one 2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 core, four 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 cores and three 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 850 | 2,085 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Edge 40 | Edge 60 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Blue, Black, Red, Purple | Blue, Green, Purple | Grey, Green, Bronze, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.9 mm | 6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72 mm | 73.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 161.2 mm | 159.9 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 179 g | 159 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.8 % | 91.1 % Best value | 90.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic, Faux Leather | Glass, Plastic, Leather | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | — | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Edge 40 | Edge 60 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,400 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value | 4,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 68 W | 68 W | 68 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 58 h Best value | 50 h |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,600 Best value | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Edge 40 | Edge 60 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED | pOLED | pOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,500 nits Best value | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.55″ | 6.67″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,220 px Best value | 1,220 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,712 px Best value | 2,712 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 446 ppi Best value | 446 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz Best value | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, 120Hz, 720Hz PWM | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Edge 40 | Edge 60 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Edge 40 | Edge 60 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Edge 40 | Edge 60 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 3 years | 6 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Edge 40 | Edge 60 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM, USB Host 3.1 | Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB 2.0 | Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, VoLTE, DLNA, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.95 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.22 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps Best value | 3,270 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,270 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Edge 40 | Edge 60 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Edge 40 | Edge 60 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 599 € | 429 € Best value | — |
| Model numbers | XT2303-2 | XT2505-1, XT2505-4 | XT2601-2 |
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