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Motorola – edge+ 512GB 2023 (Unlocked) – Interstellar Black
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TheRivalDad –
Well, ive spent a couple days with it now, and I’m a believer. Ive always been a fan of motorola phones, especially considering that they offer phones in all price brackets. They’ve always done the job in a pinch. But what I’ve always been more invested in is what they could do in the flagship space. I owned the 2020 edge and the 2021 edge, too. While they were good phones in their own right, they just couldn’t stand up to the competition in their price bracket feature-set wise. This years 2023 Edge+ is the result of never giving up on trying to improve. This year’s phone changes the game up completely. They didnt settle on processing power this year, they put the 8 gen 2 in this thing and if you’ve seen the benchmarks, you know this chip has been ripping up the performace charts. Its an absolute monster. It’s also an incredibly power effencient chip. Battery life on this Edge+ is phenomenal. I’ve been on this thing all day and Im only down to 70%. Camera performance has always lagged behind but this year’s camera is quite good. I actually did test drive the S23 Ultra as well and Im suprised how well this thing holds it’s own. I cant confidently say its “better” but Motorola’s processing had actually been fantastic with this sensor. Samsung has it’s own issues with it’s camera software. Indoor shots were pretty unusuable of my 3 year old. I do miss the 10x telephoto zoom but the sensor is so inferior to the main sensor that shots are only usuable in great lighting conditions. Again, I’m not saying that Motorola has the better camera. Thats not accurate. But it’s the closest its ever been to other flagship devices. And the double twist to open the camera app is so great to have. Especially with a 3 year old. Capuring the moment quickly is as inportant as the camera itself. I’ve always loved Motos gestures. The double chop flashlight motion is another thing I’ve missed dearly. The screen is beautiful. 165hz OLED. Its not as punchy as Samsung’s panel but it’s so darn hard to tone down Samsung’s AMOLED sometimes that I actually prefer this panel on the Moto. We’ll see if Moto keeps its promise with security updates. I sure hope they do. All of this is coupled together for $800. Probably cheaper sooner than later. I have seen the s23 Ultra go on sale for as low as $970. Thats still almost $200 more than the Moto, with the same 8 gen 2. Its up to you to determine if that’s worth it to you or not. I’m excited that this years flagship outing is so competitive. It’s makes me happy and hopeful for their future. I’m sick of the endless Apple, Samsung, Pixel rotations. The market is so stale these days, it’s nice to have choices.
Rumit –
I’ve had this phone for a few weeks now and am greatly enjoying it. I am switching from a Galaxy S23U and aside from a camera downgrade, this device exceeds it in almost every way.
1. Battery life is exceptional, I can always get a full day out of it without issue, and if I’m a bit nicer I can stretch it into two days.
2. Performance is very strong thanks to the flagship CPU. Operation is fluid, there is no stutter, and apps/games run without issues.
3. Display is also very good. 1080p is totally fine for this screen size and the 165hz refresh rate keeps everything looking very smooth.
4. Eye Sensitivity options are great. Flicker free option is a life saver and the display itself is much kinder to the eyes for those with PWM sensitivity.
5. UI is very minimalist and Motorola’s extras are very nice. twist to open camera and chop for flashlight are very useful. Personally I still prefer the customization afforded by samsung but Motorola is providing valuable customization that help bridge the gap.
6. Camera is pretty good in strong light scenarios and pretty decent at night, but its closer to something like an S21/21 or an iphone 13 than anything current gen.
7. 512gb storage as standard is very convenient.
Great device and excellent value for the price.
Albery –
I usually don’t post reviews but this phone sure does deserve it, the display, the battery life, the cameras, the build quality, all of this phone is amazing. Motorola has really stepped it up this year, can’t wait to see what’s next for them.
slcmatty –
Been a fan of Motorola’s budget and midgrade phones since the Moto X, but I’m loving them creeping into flagship phone competition with some of the big boys.
This phone is great!
Super lightweight – after carrying the S23 Ultra around for a few months, I sometimes panic that I may have left this phone behind because I can’t even tell it’s in my pocket.
Amazing battery life – I don’t even know what my battery percentage is at night because I don’t even think about battery life anymore. Two full days easy!
Beautiful screen and almost stock Android. Just the simple enhancements we’ve come to love from Moto – hatchet flashlight!!!
Speedy – top of the line processor and plenty of ram. Nice!
The cameras are the only place Moto is still lagging behind… I’m no expert, but I think this is more of software issue than hardware? Bad/missing computational processing? Slow shutter speed. Grainy night photos.
If cameras and photography are your jam, the Pixel 7, S23 or OnePlus 11 might be better bets in the same price range.
Dlangley –
In full disclosure, I’ve always had a soft spot for Motorola products going back to the original Razr, Moto Mods, the ones with wooden backs, etc. I even bought the 2022 Edge, which I wanted to love but just couldn’t. I have other phones, an Apple 13 Pro and I was using a Pixel 7 (which I also wanted to love but couldn’t…so I traded the Pixel 7 when I bought the Edge + 2023. I love everything about the new Edge + and especially (drum rolllllll) the CAMERAS!!! Build quality is top shelf and it’s surprisingly thin. If you’ve ever wanted to love a Motorola phone but just knew it wouldn’t work out because it never quite has…you should really look closely at the new Edge +. Plus, I had $75 in loyalty cash for using the BestBuy credit card and got $225 for the Pixel. Great deal, great phone. Now, about that NEW Motorola folding/flip phone. I might be in trouble!
Dominick –
I got this phone to replace my Samsung, and I absolutely love it. The screen is super smooth, the battery life is amazing, and the performance is smooth as butter. Best phone I’ve ever bought.
TechyGirl –
This is a great phone. I have been using it for a couple of weeks and have been very pleased. I do not plan on upgrading for the next 5 years because of how amazing this phone is. It is a great investment if you’re looking for an upgrade in hardware with a moto phone.
Honestly this phone kind of feels like an iphone and it looks bougee, but the os is android. I like the freedom that android devices have (can use any app store, not locked to just apps you have to spend ludicrous amounts of money on). This phone is also unlocked so you can use any provider that you see fit. I honestly don’t know why more people in America haven’t switched to using Motorola.
Pros:
1. Connection: can use 5g data, and with my data plan I have good cell reception. Bluetooth is very snappy since this phone uses the newest Bluetooth 5.3. It also uses the latest Wi-Fi 7, and I think it’s backwards compatible with older versions too.
2. Touch screen and UI: screen is curved, gives a modern look though I personally could care less. Touch screen haptics are incredible. The UI is breath-taking and very responsive and easy to use. Again, very reminiscent of an iPhone. The UI is highly customizable, you can even have settings for accessibility like having color-blind options or increasing the font size. You have the freedom to change how many apps display on one page, and can change the shape all of your apps have (circle, square, round-edged).
This phone also has many options with widgets. I have a page where I have some of my favorite contacts as a widget so it’s quick to access them. You can even have widgets for google maps, google calendar, etc. so that you can view things in that app without having to open it. Also looks way cooler.
3. The finger print scanner is built into the bottom of the touch screen. This is great! It is truly an improvement and should not be overlooked. It is also much easier to scan your finger compared to previous designs with earlier moto phones.
I have had poor experiences with previous moto phones because my other phones had the finger print scanner built into the power button on the side of the phone. This was inconvenient, and after years of use it got gunky and wouldn’t reliably scan even if you cleaned it.
4. Camera: the camera is absolutely incredible, and probably one of the main draws to this phone for me personally. Previous moto phones don’t even compare. Uses AI to adjust things like white balance to make pictures look good without having any photography know-how. It has amazing zoom, common photo resolutions like 9:16, and lots of options like portrait modes, slow motion video, and improved night vision. It also has a ‘manual’ photo taking mode if you like to have more control over the camera settings. A notable improvement is the reduced file size for pictures even when they are the ultra-res pictures. They take up less space when compared to earlier moto phones, while having a truly incredible and professional quality. This would be great for social media people, small businesses, or anyone that wants easy professional-quality pictures.
5. Battery: as with most moto phones the battery life is amazing. Can go about 2.5 days without charging with minimal use (no streaming, YouTube, screen off most of the day). Charges freakishly fast with the charger included when you buy the phone. Fully charges in less than 2 hrs. The charger is a usb c port so you have more options for charging, and have the added benefit of using the usb c cable for file transfer or downloading custom apps. This is a great feature for app developers.
6. Design: the back is some sort of carbon fiber or metal material. I LOVE this. I avoid phones that have back glass. In my not very humble opinion it is a flawed design to have glass as the backing, and those types of phones are guaranteed to break eventually. As an outdoorsy person I like a phone that is more hardcore and durable.
7. The built-in speakers are actually pretty good. The phone uses dolby atmos drivers, and it shows. One day I forgot my Bluetooth speaker, so I just blasted music in my kitchen from my phone speakers and both the volume and quality were surprisingly good.
Cons:
1. No aux cable port. Very inconvenient if you car doesn’t have Bluetooth, or if you don’t have Bluetooth earbuds. This does force you to upgrade other tech you have, if you want to listen to music or use a mic for voice commands and hands free access during driving.
2. No micro SD card slot.
(This is made up for with a large internal storage, but I personally like to have options)
3. At the time of writing this, there are not a lot of options for a phone cases or screen protectors. I saw that there was an otter box phone case for the edge 2022, so I am hopeful that will eventually come out for this phone too.