Motorola Edge 40 Sale Starts in Asia

Motorola has officially launched the Edge 40 in Asia as scheduled. The smartphone will be available in Jet Black, Reseda Green, and Coronet Blue colors, and it comes in a single configuration of 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Priced at $360/€335/PKR102666.78, the Edge 40 will be up for sale starting May 30 through Motorola’s official website. Customers who pre-order the device will receive free screen damage protection valued at $115/€105/PKR32796.33.

Powering the Motorola Edge 40 is the Dimensity 8020 SoC, and it runs on the latest Android 13 operating system out of the box. The phone features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The front-facing 32MP camera is housed within a centered punch hole, while the fingerprint reader for convenient unlocking is located beneath the display.

On the rear of the Motorola Edge 40, the Coronet Blue variant sports an acrylic plastic back panel, while the Jet Black and Reseda Green versions come with a vegan leather finish. The primary camera boasts a 50MP sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), accompanied by a 13MP ultrawide lens.

The device is equipped with a 4,400mAh battery that supports 68W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. Additional features of the Motorola Edge 40 include an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos support, and a USB-C port for connectivity.

Published on 06/1/23 5:03 | by Rawa John

Motorola Edge 40 Launch Date for Asia

Earlier this month, the Motorola Edge 40 was unveiled and it is set to be launched in Asia on May 23. The smartphone will be available in Eclipse Black, Nebula Green, and Lunar Blue color options through various channels, including Motorola’s official Asian website and leading retail stores.

Running on the Dimensity 8020 SoC, the Motorola Edge 40 comes with Android 13 pre-installed. It boasts 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The device features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz. It is equipped with a 4,400 mAh battery that supports 68W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.

For photography enthusiasts, the Motorola Edge 40 offers a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies.

In terms of design, the Lunar Blue variant of the smartphone utilizes acrylic plastic for its rear panel, while the Nebula Green and Eclipse Black models sport a vegan leather back. All three variants are IP68 rated for dust and water resistance and feature stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos for an enhanced audio experience. Additionally, the smartphone incorporates an in-display fingerprint scanner for convenient biometric authentication.

Published on 05/23/23 10:44 | by Rawa John

Motorola Edge 40 to Launch with 50MP f/1.4 Main Cam, IP68, and Dimensity 8020

Motorola has unveiled the Edge 40, completing its Edge 40 family of smartphones. The Edge 40 is not only equipped with impressive specifications but also boasts a high-quality design that is aesthetically pleasing.

Available in two finishes, the Edge 40 offers an acrylic option in Blue and a vegan leather option in Black or Green. The vegan leather models weigh 171g, while the acrylic variant is lighter at 167g. All three options are IP68 certified, ensuring water and dust resistance. Under the hood, the Motorola Edge 40 relies on the powerful 6nm Dimensity 8020 chipset paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. It also provides a generous 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The front of the Motorola Edge 40 showcases a 6.55-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels. Notably, it features a high 144Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling, and HDR10+ support. The panel is an 8-bit display capable of reaching up to 1200 nits of brightness. Surrounding the screen are dual stereo speakers, fine-tuned by Dolby Atmos.

Turning to the camera capabilities, the primary shooter on the Edge 40 boasts a 50MP 1/1.5-inch sensor with a wide f/1.4 optically-stabilized lens. The sensor uses pixel-binning technology to combine four pixels into one, resulting in larger 2µm pixels for enhanced image quality. Additionally, there is a secondary 13MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera with “Macro Vision,” allowing for close-up photography with autofocus capabilities. For selfies, the Edge 40 offers a 32MP f/2.4 front-facing camera with autofocus.

Powering the device is a 4,400mAh battery, which supports 68W wired charging (the charger is included in the box). Additionally, the Edge 40 supports 15W wireless charging. The Motorola Edge 40 is available for purchase starting today in Nebula Green and Eclipse Black, both in vegan leather, as well as Lunar Blue in an acrylic finish. The sole configuration offered is 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, priced at €550.

Published on 05/15/23 11:18 | by Rawa John

Motorola Edge 40 Key Specs Unveiled by Promo Images and Videos

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro was announced approximately a month ago, but the standard Edge 40 did not receive a similar announcement. However, leaked images and a promo video have surfaced, providing insight into the device’s features. The standard Edge 40 resembles the Pro model, but only has two cameras on the back.

According to the leaks, the phone will come in black, green, and red versions, with vegan leather casing. The promo video also indicates that the device will feature the widest aperture on a smartphone, potentially IP68 waterproof protection, a curved display design, and Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers.

Based on the rumors, the phone is expected to be the first device powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8020, supporting a 6.55-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The phone will be powered by a 4,400 mAh battery with support for 68W fast charging.

Published on 05/11/23 7:12 | by Rawa John