HIGHLIGHTS
* Motorola Edge 40 has appeared on the American FCC and UAE’s TDRA platforms with the model number XT2303-2.
* The handset is expected to launch globally and in India soon.
* Motorola Edge 40 is tipped to come with a 6.55-inch FHD+ pOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 1080, and a 4,400mAh battery & 15W wireless charging support.
* The Motorola Edge 40 is expected to feature a 144Hz display.
Motorola Edge 40 has been in the works for quite some time but the launch date still doesn’t seem to be in sight, even though the company has introduced the Edge 40 Pro globally recently.
After being spotted on Geekbench, the Motorola Edge 40 has appeared on USA’s FCC and UAE’s TDRA websites. The latter confirms the marketing name of the phone for the first time and reveals the model number XT2303-2. The listing doesn’t reveal much else about the phone.
On the other hand, the FCC certification revealed the Motorola Edge 40 has the model number XT2303-1 and XT2303-2 (eSIM + USIM). That’s pretty much everything that is revealed via the FCC certification.
Motorola Edge 40 Specifications
The Motorola Edge 40 will have a 6.55-inch FHD+ pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 1200nits peak brightness. The phone could pack a 4,400mAh battery with 68W fast charging support and 15W wireless charging support. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.
The Motorola Edge 40 could be equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. Powering the Motorola Edge 40 is the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC but previous reports suggested the phone would come with Dimensity 8020 SoC. The phone is tipped to pack 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
Moving to cameras, the Motorola Edge 40 has dual cameras on the back, with a 50MP primary camera, OIS, f/1.5 main camera and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a 120-degree field of view. There is a 32MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats. We should learn more details about the phone when it launches soon.
MOTOROLA EDGE 40 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MT6895Z |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 4600 mAh |
| Display | 6.65 inches (16.89 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | June 15, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MT6895Z |
| CPU | Octa core (2.85 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 5 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.65 inches (16.89 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 396 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 93.75 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1200 nits |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
Design
| Height | 158.4 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 71.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 171 grams |
| Colours | Nebula Green, Lunar Blue, Eclispe Black, Viva Magentha |
| Waterproof | Yes, Water resistant, IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.4, Primary Camera 13 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP f/2.4, Primary Camera | |
Battery
| Capacity | 4600 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Turbo Power, 68W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faq’s on Motorola Edge 40
1) Moto Edge 40 Receives TDRA Certification. Details?
Ans) The TDRA certification reveals the moniker as Moto Edge 40 and it also discloses the model number of the device as XT2303-2. Apart from the model number and moniker information, no other details of the handset is revealed by the TDRA certification.
As per the recent leaks, the upcoming Moto Edge 40 is expected to feature a 6.55-inch pOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The handset is said to offer HDR10+ support and a 1200 nits brightness. As per the recent Geekbench test result, the phone will be powered by Dimensity 1100 SoC. However, our sources had confirmed in the past that this phone will debut with yet to be announced Dimensity 8200 processor.
Furthermore, the smartphone is expected to arrive with 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phone is likely to run Android 13 OS out of the box with My UX on top. In terms of imaging, the Edge 40 is rumoured to feature a dual-camera setup. The smartphone might feature a 50MP main camera which could have an OlS support and an f/1.5 aperture. Accompanying the 50MP sensor there could be a 13MP ultra-widelens. On the frontside, the device might flaunt a 13MP selfie camera.
As far as the other specifications of the Edge 40 go, it is expected to pack a 4,400mAh battery which could offer 44W fast charging support. Additionally, the handset is expected to offer 15W wireless charging support. The smartphone is expected to be available in Lunar Blue, Nebula Green, Eclipse Black, and Magenta colour options when it launches.
2) What’s the latest update of Moto Edge 40?
Ans) The Moto Edge 40 also has cleared the FCC certification. The device is listed on FCC certification with model number XT2303-1. Furthermore, the listing also reveals that the device will pack a 4,400mAh battery which will have 68.2W fast charging support.