Pros & Cons
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- Very bright display
- Impressive 17-hour battery life
- Crisp Dolby Atmos speakers
- Compact, svelte design
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- Slow performance
- Reduced storage from last year’s model
- Expensive for what you get
- Short support window for OS and security upgrades
Motorola Edge (2026) Specs
| Battery Life (As Tested) | 17 hours, 25 minutes |
| Camera Resolution (Rear; Front-Facing) | 50MP, 50MP, 10MP; 50MP |
| CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 7450 |
| Dimensions | 5.99 by 2.83 by 0.28 inches |
| Operating System | Android 16 |
| Screen Resolution | 2,640 by 1,216 pixels |
| Screen Size | 6.3 |
The 2026 Motorola Edge ($599.99), $50 pricier than its predecessor, is one of the most comfortable phones I’ve held in recent years. Unlike others that are inching toward being unwieldy 7-inch phablets (remember that word?), the Edge takes a different route—downsizing last year’s 6.7-inch screen to a hand-friendly, 6.3-inch display. I carried it as my daily driver for a week, and although the smaller size was fun for me to try out again, most of the Edge’s gen-over-gen “upgrades” are minor at best, and in some cases, downright setbacks. The Edge is a fine phone, but it’s tough to recommend over less-expensive rivals like the Samsung Galaxy A57 ($549.99) and the Editors’ Choice Google Pixel 10a ($499)
Design: Comfortable and Compact
If my right hand could speak, I’m sure it would say, “Ah, relief!” after holding the Edge. My usual phone, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, is an absolute brick—and I can say the same for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which I often use for content creation.
I never realized how much I missed a small phone until the Edge came into my life. It’s not as tiny as, say, the iPhone 13 mini, but it’s also not horrendously large like many premium flagship devices. Just like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, it’s “just right.”
The reflective, gold, rounded edges are a breath of fresh air in a world of flat-edge hell. My review unit is in Pantone Martini Olive, the only colorway available.
(Credit: Kimberly Gedeon)However, the twill-inspired olive green finish is funky enough for users who prefer an eclectic aesthetic while still maintaining sophistication for the conservative crowd. Bonus: the finish is anti-fingerprint and anti-grease, which is a godsend for us neat freaks.
The gold module that houses the triple-camera array on the back looks luxurious and distinctive, with a beveled trim that frames it. If you couldn’t tell, I’m a huge fan of the Edge’s design.
Dimensions and Weight
The Edge measures 5.99 by 2.83 by 0.28 inches (HWD) and weighs just 5.66 ounces. Compare this with the Samsung Galaxy A57, which is 6.36 by 3.02 by 0.27 inches and 6.3 ounces.
(Credit: Kimberly Gedeon)The Motorola phone is thicker than the A57, but is shorter, narrower, and lighter. If you place the Edge side-by-side with the Pixel 10a (6.06 by 2.87 by 0.35 inches, 6.5 ounces), you’ll also find the Edge more compact and lightweight.
Durability
Matching its predecessor, the Edge boasts a dual rating of IP68 and IP69, which means it’s protected against dust, survives water submersion up to about five feet for 30 minutes, and withstands high-pressure water jets.
(Credit: Kimberly Gedeon)It’s also worth noting that the Edge also meets the MIL-STD-810 standard, a military-grade durability certification. According…
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