Motorola Edge 40 Pro

Released April 2023

Ultra-Premium (>$800)
Motorola Edge 40 Pro

Summary

Pros

  • Good camera performance, especially when taking images in low light and at night
  • Good for taking portraits, thanks to bokeh performance
  • Smooth screen interaction in all use cases
  • Fast and accurate touch responsiveness; good for gaming
  • Effective management in recordings of wind and finger noises
  • Good audio for gaming and watching movies

Cons

  • Limited long-range zoom performance
  • Occasional lack of contrast on faces when capturing in HDR
  • Poor video-watching experience
  • Harsh sound signature in playback and recording

Scores

Camera
Display
Audio
130
camera
2023
74th

in Global Ranking

56th

in Ultra-Premium Ranking (>$800)

Overall Camera Score i
130
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
133
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
70
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
70
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
95
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 169
Top score
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Video i
135
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Motorola Edge 40 Pro camera
122
display
2023
137th

in Global Ranking

87th

in Ultra-Premium Ranking (>$800)

Overall Display Score i
122
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 160
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Sub-scores

Readability i
130
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Color i
123
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
109
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 167
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Touch i
137
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Tests

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Motorola Edge 40 Pro display
116
audio
2023
130th

in Global Ranking

71st

in Ultra-Premium Ranking (>$800)

Overall Audio Score i
116
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
115
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
119
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

Tests

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Motorola Edge 40 Pro audio

Specifications

161.2 x 74 x 8.6mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

256 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide, Tele

Main camera
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