Motorola has been making waves in the tech world with the recent debut of a variety of products. The latest additions to its lineup include the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus, the Motorola Pad Pro, and the Moto Book laptop, all launched in a matter of weeks. Additionally, the company unveiled its new Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra as part of its premium foldable series for this year. Although there is currently no announcement regarding the availability of the new Razrs in India, Motorola has begun teasing the arrival of the Edge 60 Pro, which is set to launch on April 30. I had the opportunity to get an early look at this smartphone, and here are my initial impressions.
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro follows the Edge 50 Pro, which was introduced last year at a competitive price point of ₹31,999. The previous model boasted several appealing features, including a vegan leather exterior, an IP68 rating, rapid wireless charging, and solid camera capabilities. However, it struggled with battery longevity and had a few display concerns. With the new Edge 60 Pro, Motorola appears to have remedied these issues.
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro will be offered in three colors upon its release.
In terms of design, the new model closely resembles its predecessor. It maintains a luxurious vegan leather texture, equipped with an IP69 rating and MIL-STD-810H certification this year. During my limited usage, the device felt surprisingly slim, especially considering its substantial battery capacity. The Edge 60 Pro will launch in three colors: Shadow, Sparkling Grape, and Dazzling Blue, with the Sparkling Grape option standing out as particularly elegant and premium.
The display of the Motorola Edge 60 Pro features a 120Hz pOLED panel.
Changes are evident on the display front as well, where the phone adopts a 4C curved design. The 6.67-inch, 1.5K resolution display supports a 120Hz refresh rate and shares similarities with the curved display of its predecessor. However, the Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protective screen now has a less pronounced curve at the edges. While the refresh rate has been downgraded from 144Hz to 120Hz, Motorola claims that the new pOLED panel achieves a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, which is notably superior to that of the Edge 50 Pro.
This year’s camera setup on the Edge 60 Pro features significant updates.
The camera system has also been revamped with some noteworthy changes. It now includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYT 700C sensor, accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera that doubles as a macro lens. The 10-megapixel telephoto camera and the 50-megapixel front-facing camera remain intact. However, the previous laser autofocus sensor and the 3-in-1 sensor for exposure and white balance have been omitted. Motorola highlights that the phone features a multi-spectrum sensor for enhanced color accuracy, supported by its Pantone-Validated camera and display.
Another significant improvement comes in the form of the processor. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme processor, which boasts an upgraded clock speed, marking a move away from last year’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. Additionally, the device offers options of 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM paired with 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The new chipset is designed not only to enhance performance but also to support Motorola’s latest Moto AI 2.0 features for on-device processing.
Moto AI is integrated throughout various aspects of the user experience.
The Moto AI 2.0 can be accessed with a dedicated AI button, showcasing a range of new features, although these were not operational on the demo units I reviewed. Full details will be explored in an upcoming review. The AI capabilities allow users to select different AI models, like Gemini or Perplexity, for voice-command tasks. The Moto AI 2.0 interface displays a card-like overlay that can be accessed while using other applications or tasks. Built on Android 15, it operates atop Hello UI.
Motorola also mentioned that AI is applied to camera processing, reminiscent of features in Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup, allowing users to apply custom color treatments to all photos taken with the device.
The Edge 60 Pro’s slim design is impressive given its substantial battery capacity.
Battery life was a major concern with the previous Edge 50 Pro, and Motorola has prioritized this in the new model. The Edge 60 Pro now carries a 6,000mAh battery, a notable increase from the previous 4,500mAh. However, wired charging is now capped at 90W, while wireless charging remains at 15W via the Qi standard.
Overall, it appears that Motorola has taken user feedback into consideration, crafting a competitive offering in the market. We will need to evaluate its claims in a full review scheduled for release soon to confirm the effectiveness of its hardware upgrades.
