Motorola’s offerings for this year have been strategically priced, particularly the Edge 60 Pro, which is available at Rs. 29,999, down from an initial price of Rs. 31,999. This places it at a noticeable distance of Rs. 7,000 from Motorola’s lower mid-range options, allowing consumers the flexibility to choose based on their budget and needs. Unlike last year, there’s currently no Edge 60 model to overshadow the Edge 60 Pro, making the choices simpler.
The new Motorola Edge 60 Fusion features several minor enhancements over its predecessor. While it retains a familiar look to the Edge 50 Fusion, Motorola appears to have addressed some concerns raised in last year’s reviews. Let’s delve into these subtle alterations and assess their impact on the smartphone’s overall performance and user experience.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Design: Still sleek and slender
- Dimensions – 161.2 x 73.08 x 8.25 mm
- Weight – 180 grams
- Durability – IP68 + IP69 + MIL-STD-810H compliant
The Edge 60 Fusion presents a design that closely mirrors its predecessor. This year, Motorola has enhanced its aesthetic appeal by offering a vegan leather option with silicon materials. The phone also boasts an improved IP rating of IP69, enhancing its resistance to high-pressure water jets and steam, although any damage resulting from water entry is not covered under warranty.
After using the review unit for two weeks, the vibrant Pantone Amazonite finish has dulled slightly, yet the soft vegan leather remains intact with no noticeable scratches.
Motorola has continued with its signature design featuring a curved edge display, which accentuates the device’s premium feel. The display is protected with Gorilla Glass Victus 7i, which curves at the top and bottom. The slim borders further distinguish it from competitors like the Samsung Galaxy A26, which occupies a similar price segment. The phone’s flat polycarbonate mid-frame complements its matte finish.
The phone’s aggressive curvature makes it easy to hold and contributes to its high-end look.
The camera layout remains largely unchanged in terms of hardware. The new model introduces four camera cutouts—two are dedicated to the primary and ultrawide cameras, while one serves as an LED flash and another assists with ambient light, flickering, and RGB light detection.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Display: Appealing and effective
- Display size – 6.67-inch, 2,712 x 1,220 pixels, 1.5K, (446 PPI)
- Display type – pOLED, 120Hz
- Display protection – Gorilla Glass Victus 7i
The Edge 60 Fusion’s display is one of the notable upgrades from the previous model. It features a 1.5K display with an improved pixel density over last year’s full-HD+ screen, resulting in sharp visuals and vivid color reproduction with the Natural screen color mode activated. With a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, the display handles bright outdoor conditions effectively, especially during the monsoon season in Mumbai.
A noteworthy downgrade is the reduction from 144Hz to 120Hz refresh rate. While the transition from a 60Hz to a 120Hz display is significant, the difference between 120Hz and 144Hz is less noticeable, especially in mid-range devices.
In Auto mode, the refresh rate caps at 90Hz during interface navigation and app usage, dropping to 60Hz for gaming. Maximum refresh rates of 120Hz can only be activated manually through Settings, and this is primarily maintained during general usage, not in gaming scenarios. The touch sampling rate has been set to 300Hz, providing satisfactory responsiveness for fast-paced gaming sessions.
The phone’s HDR certification is present, but finding supported HDR content on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime was challenging. YouTube, however, performs well, showcasing vibrant colors and deep blacks, ensuring a quality viewing experience. Additionally, the device supports Widevine L1, enabling full-HD playback.
The curved edges enhance the display’s aesthetics while the protective glass gently curves at the top and bottom.
The Edge 60 Fusion retains its predecessor’s stereo speakers, enriched with Dolby Atmos technology, delivering clear sound even at high volumes. The audio experience, supported by Dolby Atmos, excels when consuming content on various OTT platforms.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Software: Features AI enhancements
- Software version – Android 15
- Software – Hello UI
- Software commitment – 3 years OS + 4 Years SMR
Motorola’s software interface has evolved from a streamlined experience to one that now includes additional bloatware. Although it doesn’t rival brands like Samsung in terms of pre-installed apps, it reflects a trend toward creating an integrated Motorola ecosystem, which encompasses smartphones, laptops, tablets, TVs, and smart appliances. Proliferation of apps aside, there are three preloaded applications and four games that can be uninstalled, allowing for greater customization.
Hello UI maintains a near-stock appearance while providing ample customization options.
Motorola’s Hello UI retains a near-stock Android feel, with customization options such as various font choices and icon shapes. However, the presence of ads in the default weather app and a news feed in the app drawer detracts from the experience. Users also face a choice between two AI interfaces—Moto AI and Gemini AI.
While Moto AI offers useful functionalities, it requires a button press for processing requests, resulting in slower responses compared to Gemini AI.
This AI feature allows users to take screenshots paired with voice notes, though it lacks the capability to set reminders or to-dos. Accessing notes involves navigating several menus, making it less user-friendly. In addition, the Update Me feature summarizes notifications audibly, which can be beneficial if users have been away from their phones for an extended period.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Performance: Standard mid-range capabilities
- Processor – MediaTek Dimensity 7400, 2.5GHz, 4nm
- RAM – 8/12GB (LPDDR4X)
- Storage – 256GB (UFS 2.2) + 1TB Micro(SD) (Hybrid)
The Edge 60 Fusion showcases solid performance, mirroring the reliability of last year’s model. Users can expect seamless operation across apps and software. Notably, the device remained cool during camera usage, with no significant heating despite the absence of dedicated cooling mechanisms.
Benchmark results align with expectations for a mid-range device, providing users with a standard experience.
| Benchmarks | Moto Edge 60 Fusion | Nothing Phone 3a | Poco F6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC (4nm) | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm) |
| Display resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | 1.5K |
| AnTuTu v10 | 6,49,652 | 8,04,179 | 14,57,491 |
| PCMark Work 3.0 | 16,841 | 13,554 | 15,743 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,087 | 1,158 | 1,835 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,049 | 3,255 | 4,693 |
| GFXB T-rex | 92 | 60 | 120 |
| GFXB Manhattan 3.1 | 46 | 55 | 112 |
| GFXB Car Chase | 26 | 28 | 71 |
| 3DM Slingshot Extreme OpenGL | 5,742 | 5,485 | 5,481 |
| 3DM Slingshot | 7,155 | 6,954 | 4,655 |
| 3DM Wild Life | 3,630 | 3,988 | Maxed Out |
| 3DM Wild Life Unlimited | 3,675 | 4,175 | 11,734 |
Gaming performance is robust, highlighted during gameplay of Asphalt Legends Unite at maximum settings (60 fps). The phone handles Call of Duty: Mobile smoothly on both Very High graphics and frame rate as well as Lower graphics with an Ultra frame rate. Despite the hardware, the phone’s maximum frame rate caps at 60 fps on Ultra settings, with many graphical effects reduced.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Cameras: A competent camera setup
- Primary camera – 50-megapixel, f/1.8, OIS, AF
- Ultrawide camera – 13-megapixel, f/2.2, PDAF
- Selfie camera – 32-megapixel, f/2.2, FF
The unchanged camera configuration piqued interest regarding potential upgrades thanks to the new processor and imaging improvements. Fortunately, enhancements, particularly in the primary camera’s performance, are notable, seemingly attributed to the additional third sensor.
Identical camera samples from the Nothing Phone 3a have been included for comparative analysis.
The Nothing Phone 3a (bottom) captures brighter images with heightened saturation and contrast, while Motorola’s approach leans towards natural coloring with sharper detail.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion demonstrates improved image quality in low-light conditions, showcasing good details and dynamic range compared to the Nothing Phone 3a (bottom).
The primary camera continues to utilize the same Sony LYTIA 700C sensor but delivers superior results compared to the previous iteration, with images that exhibit sharpness and accurate colors. Notably, these results surpass those produced by the Nothing Phone 3a.
In low-light scenarios, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion (top) produces remarkably clear images with improved dynamic range when compared to the Nothing Phone 3a (bottom).
The ultrawide camera has also seen enhancements, now producing colors that align more closely with the primary camera, a marked improvement over its predecessor.
The Edge 60 Fusion struggles with 2X zoom performance compared to the Nothing 3a’s superior optical zoom capabilities.
Selfies look good during the day with accurate edge detection, though they suffer in low-light conditions.
The camera app’s responsiveness can lag, especially when recording videos, potentially due to the heating from the processor. However, video playback showcases sharp quality with good stabilization. While 4K recordings at 30 fps deliver optimal quality, low-light 1080p footage may appear slightly subdued in detail and dynamic range, overall representing solid performance for this price range.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Battery: Satisfactory performance
- Battery capacity – 5,500mAh
- Wired charging – 68W
- Charger in the box – Yes
This model showcases an upgraded 5,500mAh battery, a significant improvement, although it remains below the 6,000mAh and 7,300mAh marks set by competitors like the Vivo T4. Despite this, Motorola has optimized battery life effectively.
Despite its sleek design, the Edge 60 Fusion lasts an entire day even with extensive use.
The Edge 60 Fusion performed admirably in battery tests, achieving 22 hours and 21 minutes in an HD video loop and 13 hours in PC Mark’s Work Battery Life test, demonstrating impressive longevity for a slim device. For casual users, it can conveniently last over a day of typical use. While its battery life shows improvement compared to the previous model, the Edge 50 Fusion managed approximately two hours longer in similar testing.
Charging capabilities are robust, allowing the device to reach 36 percent in 15 minutes and 61 percent in 30 minutes, with a full charge accomplished in roughly 53 minutes. The Charge Boost mode can optimize the charging speed further, albeit at the expense of some heat generation and not activated by default.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Verdict
The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion exemplifies how thoughtful minor upgrades can enhance the overall value of a smartphone. With competitive pricing, it establishes itself as a strong contender in the mid-range market.
While the Nothing Phone 3a presents unique features and standout software experiences, its camera performance lags behind Motorola’s offering, which focuses on delivering superior image quality. For users prioritizing battery longevity, the Vivo T4 remains a compelling alternative.
As with prior models, those willing to invest more may gravitate towards the Edge 60 Pro, a well-rounded device available at Rs. 29,999. However, for those seeking an exceptional smartphone under Rs. 25,000, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is an excellent choice.
