Motorola Edge (2021): specs, price and NeoScore 8 GB / 256 GB / america
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Motorola

Edge (2021)

5.9 NeoScore #5219 of 10162

8 GB / 256 GB / america · Launched September 2021

Overview

NeoScore

5.9

#5219 of 10162

Design & display
6.2
Performance & hardware
5.8
Camera
5.7
Connectivity
6.4
Battery & charging
5.6

Strengths

Weak points

  • Battery & charging5.6
  • Camera5.7
  • Performance & hardware5.8
Display
6.8 inIPS LCD1,080 × 2,460 px144 Hz
Design
200 g75.6 mm169 mm9 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778GOcta-Core8 GB RAM256 GB
AnTuTu
596,000Better than 75% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh30 W
Cameras
108 Mpx · f/1.98 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 32 Mpx · f/2.3
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Motorola

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 642L
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
596,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
1,017
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
2,841
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A78 core at 2.4 GHz, three Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.9 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v10

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
30 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Design

Body Colors
Blue
Body Thickness
9 mm
Body Width
75.6 mm
Body Height
169 mm
Weight
200 g
Usable Surface
87 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP52, Water Resistant
Foldable
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.8 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,460 px
Display Pixel Density
395 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
600 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Single 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, 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 B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Stereo Speakers, Snapdragon Sound, Two Microphones

Technical

Launch price
90 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

5.91 /10

Selected variant

8 GB / 256 GB / america

Design & display

6.2

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
9.5
Display Pixel Density 395 ppi
8.3
Display Features Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3
4.0
Weight 200 g
6.0
Resistance Features IP52, Water Resistant
1.5
Usable Surface 87 %
8.6
Body Thickness 9 mm
6.0

Performance & hardware

5.8

AnTuTu Score 596,000
3.0
RAM Capacity 8 GB
7.0
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
5.6
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0
Processor Type Octa-Core
9.0

Camera

5.7

Resolution 108 Mpx
9.0
Aperture f/1.9
7.5
Pixel Size 0.7 µm
3.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Camera Features Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Phase-Detection Autofocus, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse
0.0

Connectivity

6.4

Connectivity Features NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
3.0
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, 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 B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
8.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM
0.0

Battery & charging

5.6

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.0
Fast Charge Power 30 W
5.5
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
3.0

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Design & display
6.16
Performance & hardware
5.76
Camera
5.68
Connectivity
6.4
Battery & charging
5.59
NeoScore rank
#5219 / 10162

Edge (2021)

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5KHM2
Resolution
108 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.6579 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Sensor
Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5KHM2
Resolution
108 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.6579 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
9 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at 960 fps, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
960 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.9
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual-Tone LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Phase-Detection Autofocus, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse
2

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Rear Depth Camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
4

Front Camera

Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 120 fps
Aperture
f/2.3
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 120 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.3
Features
Camera Features
HDR
07
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
america
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
america

Product family

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