The top Android has a new – and very interesting – member. Motorola launched worldwide Motorola Edge 40 Pro, its new flagship that updates the Motorola Edge 30 Pro with a new look, Qualcomm’s most powerful SoC to date, a promising screen, and a curious photographic section. All this, moreover, at an interesting price compared to competitors; less than 1000 euros.
One of the major novelties of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is its appearance, which changes from its predecessor, although not compared to other members of the Edge 30 family such as the Edge 30 Neo, and is also available forWater and dust resistant with IP68 certification. The Edge 40 Pro features a matte glass back with a hidden photo module at the top.
On the other hand, the front has a slight curvature around all edges, even at the top and bottom of the phone. This is yes, a little less pronounced than, for example, the Vivo X90 Pro.
Speaking of the screen, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro uses P-OLED technology. This, in particular, 6.67-inch Full HD+ panel with up to 165Hz refresh rate. All this on top of a 4600mAh battery and fast charging up to 125W. The Motorola Edge 40 Pro also supports wireless charging and supports reverse charging.
| Features Motorola Edge 40 | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 6.67″ FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) OLED display Refresh rate up to 165Hz |
| Dimensions and weight | 161.16 x 74 x 8.59 mm, weight 194 grams |
| Camera | Main camera 50 MP, Quad Pixel, f/1.8 aperture 50MP ultra wide and macro camera 12MP telephoto lens with 2x zoom 60 MP front camera with Quad Pixel |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 |
| Memory | 12 + 256 GB, expandable via microSD |
| Battery | 4600 mAh |
| Cargo | Up to 125W over cable. Also compatible with wireless and reverse charging. |
| Biometrics | Under-screen fingerprint sensor |
| connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and NFC |
| Other | IP68 water and dust resistant, stereo sound with Dolby Atmos |
New from Qualcomm and a promising camera to counter the latest from Samsung and Xiaomi
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro also stands out for its performance. The terminal, in fact, includes a chip Snapdragon 8 Generation 2, one of the most powerful processors from Qualcomm, which we also see in terminals such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. He comes accompanied 12 GB RAMas well as 256GB base storage expandable via microSD.
Motorola doesn’t seem to have skimped on the photography section either. The Edge 40 Pro has a triple lens that stands out for its 50 megapixel main sensor with Quad Pixel technologywhich combines four pixels into one for sharper photos.
This chamber is accompanied by a second 50MP ultra wide sensor, which can also be used for macro photography. The third sensor is 12MP telephoto lens the ability to take pictures with a 2x optical zoom. This is the first time the company has included a sensor with these characteristics in one of its smartphones.
Motorola has also added a few extra features to the camera. For example, Capable of shooting videos up to 8K at 30fpsor record with the front and rear cameras at the same time, and only activate the front camera when the person holding the phone is speaking.
Price and availability of the new Motorola Edge 40 Pro
The Motorola Moto Edge 40 Pro is available starting today in a single version with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. for 899 euros. It costs, in particular, 100 euros more than its predecessor, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro, which went on sale for 799 euros, but exactly the same as the lower-spec Edge 30 Ultra.
In addition, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a cheaper alternative to its competitors; Xiaomi 13 for about 1000 euros; and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus for about 1200 euros.
Source: Hiper Textual
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