HIGHLIGHTS
* Motorola Edge 40 tipped to launch in India this month.
* The handset comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC, a pOLED display, and 68W fast charging support.
* Motorola Edge 40 could be priced at around Rs 40,000.
* Motorola’s Moto Edge 40 will be the first smartphone to launch under the new flagship series in India.
* It features the new MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC.
* The phone features a 50MP f/1.4 main camera on the back with OIS support.
Motorola Edge 40 debuted in global markets earlier this month after rumours and leaks. The handset comes as a premium mid-range offering and sits below the Motorola Edge 40 Pro, which is a flagship offering. Now, tipster Abhishek Yadav on Twitter claims the Motorola Edge 40 will launch in India later this month, but the brand is yet to confirm the same.
The handset will come as a successor to the Motorola Edge 30 from last year. The Motorola Edge 40 comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC, a pOLED display, and 68W fast charging support.
Motorola is gearing up for the launch of the Edge 40 in India. The company recently launched its new premium smartphone under the Moto Edge 40 series in the European markets. The device sits below the Edge 40 Pro, which was also launched earlier this year in Europe. Motorola is yet to confirm details about the launch of the Edge 40 series in India. However, you do not need to wait any further as MySmartPrice has learnt some key details about the upcoming Edge 40 series India launch.
Our industry sources can confirm that the Moto Edge 40 5G is set to launch later this month in India.
Moto Edge 40 India Launch: What You Need to Know
Motorola recently launched the Moto Edge 40 in Europe. The affordable flagship series phone is set to make its debut soon in India. Industry sources can confirm that the Moto Edge 40 India launch event will be hosted in May. We currently do not have the exact launch date just yet. While we work on bringing more details on that front, our sources can confirm that the phone will be available in three colours at launch.
As seen in the images below, the Edge 40 will launch in Lunar Blue, Nebula Green and Eclipse Black colours at launch. Our sources also revealed that the Magenta colour option, which is currently available in Europe, will be available in India at a later date.
The Edge 40 will be available in two finishes — PMMA Acrylic and vegan leather. The blue colour option seems to have the PMMA Acrylic finish, whereas the green and black colours might offer a faux leather back panel.
In terms of specs, the Edge 40 5G has a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 × 1080 pixels. The 8-bit display offers support for up to 144Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits of peak brightness. It has an in-display fingerprint scanner and AI face unlock support.
The phone has a dual-camera setup on the back. It features a 50MP primary camera sensor with support for optical image stabilisation (OIS) and an f/1.4 aperture, which is the widest in any phone in the segment. There is also a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, which doubles up as a macro camera as well. For selfies, the Edge 40 has a 32MP front camera sensor.
Under the hood, the phone features a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC with a Mali G77 GPU. It has been launched in Europe with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone boots Android 13 out of the box and has a layer of MyUx 5 on top.
The Edge 40 packs a 4600mAh battery with support for 68W TurboPower fast charging. There is support for 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging as well. The handset weighs about 170 grams and measures 158.43 × 71.99 × 7.58mm.
It has a dual speaker setup with Dolby Atmos audio, support for Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, GPS, etc. The phone also comes with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
Motorola Edge 40 specifications
The Motorola Edge 40 boasts a 6.55-inch FHD+ pOLED display with 1080×2400 pixel resolution, delivering a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 1200 nits of peak brightness. Its powerful octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage. The device runs on Android 13 operating system and supports dual SIM cards.
On the camera front, the smartphone sports a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor with f/1.4 aperture and a 13MP ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. The front camera features a 32MP selfie shooter with f/2.4 aperture.
The Motorola Edge 40 also features stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos and three microphones. It has an IP68 rating, making it water and dust-resistant. The device comes equipped with a 4,600 mAh battery with 68W TurboFast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging support.
Motorola Edge 40 price (expected)
The Motorola Edge 40 global price is EURO 599.99 (approx Rs 54,200). However, we can expect the price in India to be under Rs 40,000.
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 |
Faqs on Motorola Edge 40
1)What are Motorola Edge 40 specifications?
* Display: The Motorola Edge 40 sports a 6.55-inch FHD+ pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 2400 X 1080 pixels resolution, 360Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, and 1200nits peak brightness.
* Processor: The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC paired with Mali-G77 MC9 GPU.
* RAM and Storage: The Motorola Edge 40 packs 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
* OS: The handset runs on Android 13 OS out of the box
* Connectivity: Connectivity options include 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, USB Type-C, and NFC.
* Battery: The Motorola Edge 40 packs a 4,600mAh battery with 68W fast charging support and 15W wireless charging support. There’s 5W reverse wireless charging support also.
* Cameras: The Motorola phone will have dual cameras on the back, with a 50MP f/1.4 aperture, Quad Pixel Technology, OIS, and a 13MP ultra-wide lens with a 120-degree field of view. There is a 32MP snapper on the front.
2) Motorola Edge 40 tipped to launch in India this month. Details?
Ans) Lenovo-owned Motorola recently launched its premium Motorola Edge 40 smartphone in Europe. The phone runs on Android 13 OS and is powered by a MediaTek chipset. It also features a water and dust-resistant design along with a pOLED display. Now an online leak suggests that the smartphone maker is all set to launch the smartphone in India.
As per tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Chinese smartphone maker may launch the smartphone in India this month. The tipster also suggests that the smartphone will come with the same set of specifications as its European variant. The smartphone is priced at 599.99 Euros which translates into Rs 51,150. There are chances that the smartphone may be priced above Rs 45,000 in India. Motorola Edge 40 comes in Eclipse Black, Nebula Green and Lunar Blue colour options.