A Motorola finally announced the Edge 40 Pro, your new high-end smartphone. This model, which arrives as a natural successor to the Edge 30 Proreleased in 2022, delivers top-notch hardware, including the industry’s best chipset. Qualcomm, 256 GB of storage, triple cameras with optical stabilization and a fast charging system far superior to that of its predecessor. O Edge 40on the other hand, still awaits a release.
All about the Edge 40 Pro
O Edge 40 Pro is a renamed version of Motorbike X40announced in China in December 2022. This model features a 6.67-inch curved pOLED display with Full HD + resolution, 165 Hz refresh rate, HDR10 +, Dolby Vision and glass with Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
inside, the Motorola inserted a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, combined with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, with no possibility of expansion. Considering that this is the best chipset on Qualcomm today, consumers can expect excellent performance in any task.
There are three cameras on the back, the main one being 50 megapixels with optical stabilization; the secondary wide-angle also 50 megapixels with a field of view of 117 degrees; and the 12-megapixel tertiary telephoto with 2x optical zoom. The front sensor, positioned in the small “hole” on the screen, delivers 60 megapixels.
The 4,600 mAh battery supports 125-watt fast charging and 15-watt wireless charging, considerably more power than the 68 watts offered by the smartphone. Edge 30 Pro. Other features include: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, under-screen fingerprint reader and water resistance. In software, Android 13 is factory installed.
What to expect from the Edge 40?
A Motorola did not official the Edge 40 along with the Pro version, but leaks point out that this model will have a 6.55-inch pOLED display with Full HD + resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, HDR10 + and 1,200 nits of maximum brightness.
Apparently, the embedded processor will be the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, combined with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of storage, but without the possibility of expansion, as well as the 2022 model.
Unlike its more powerful brother, this smartphone should bring “only” two cameras: the main 50 megapixels with optical stabilization; and a 13-megapixel wide-angle secondary with a 120-degree field of view. The front sensor is 32 megapixels.
The battery adds up to 4,400 mAh with support for fast charging of 68 watts and wireless charging of 15 watts, representing an important leap over the 33 watts of the Edge 30. The device should also hit the market with certification for water resistance and Android 13.
price and availability
According to Motorolao Edge 40 Pro will be available in Europe “in the coming days” for 899.99 euros, something around R$ 4,980. Consumers will be able to purchase it in two colors: blue and black.
There is still no information about availability in other regions, but considering that Brazil is one of the most important markets for the brand, it is almost certain that we will see this model here.
Complete datasheet of Edge 40 and Edge 40 Pro:
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
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GENERAL
Status
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verified
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Rumor
release date
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04/04/2023
Motorola Edge 40
26/04/2023
Body
dimensions
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161.2 x 74 x 8.6 mm
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Weight
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199 g
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Construction
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Front Glass (Gorilla Glass Victus), Rear Glass (Gorilla Glass Victus) and Aluminum Frame
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Chip
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Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
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Water Protection
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IP68
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folding
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No
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Platform
Operational system
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Processor
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CPU
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Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 e 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 e 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 e 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
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GPU
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Adreno 740
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Memoirs
RAM memory
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Internal Storage
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Extra Storage
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Does not have
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Bodies
Fabric – Type
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OLED
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AMOLED
Screen – Size
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6.67
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6.55
Screen – Resolution
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2400 x 1080
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1080 x 2400
Screen – Frequency
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165 Hz
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144Hz
Screen – Density
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394 ppi
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Screen – Protection
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Corning Gorilla Glass Protection
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Screen – Extras
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Dolby Vision e HDR 10 Plus
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main camera
main camera
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50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), OIS e PDAF
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50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.55, OIS e PDAF
2nd camera
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50 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)
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13 MP (ultrawide)
3rd camera
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2x optical zoom and 12 MP, f/1.6, (telephoto), 1/2.93
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Camera – Extras
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Flash LED, HDR e Panorama
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Flash LED, HDR e Panorama
Video
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4K – 60fps e 8K – 30fps
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Frontal camera
Frontal camera
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60 MP, f/2.2
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32 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Front Camera – Extras
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HDR
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HDR
Video
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4K – 30 FPS
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Battery
Battery
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Charger
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5W reverso, 125W e 15W Wireless
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68W e 15W Wireless
data networks
3G
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Sim
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Sim
4G
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Sim
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Sim
5G
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Sim
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Sim
Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
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Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
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A2DP, LE and
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AND, A2DP and 5.2
GPS
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GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO e BDS
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GPS e A-GPS
NFC
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Sim
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Sim
As
As
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Loudspeaker, Stereo and Dolby Atmos
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Loudspeaker and Stereo
3.5mm jack
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No
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No
Others
FM radio
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No
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No
Infra-red
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No
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No
USB
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Type-C and 3.1
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Type-C
Sensors
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Proximity, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light and Fingerprint (under display, optical)
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Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient Light and Fingerprint (under display, optical)
