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There’s no denying that Motorola finds itself in a fiercely competitive market. With brands such as Xiaomi, Realme, and OnePlus throwing down increasingly impressive specs at affordable prices, we’ve all come to expect our phones to do more, and our wallets less. So when it comes to Motorola’s latest 5G flagship, the Edge 20 Pro, the bar is high.
While it may not be apparent thanks to Motorola’s ever-confusing naming conventions, the Edge 20 Pro is a direct successor to 2020’s Motorola Edge. There are, however, significant differences between the two phones.
Motorola culls some features while boosting specs in other places, resulting in a handset that headlines with a 144Hz OLED display (with HDR10+), a 108Mp main camera and a 4,500mAh battery.
DESIGN
The 6.7in Edge 20 Pro is slim, at 7.6mm, and comfortable to hold at 190g, but it is a large phone – at least for my hands. This made one-handed use a bit unwieldy at times, but that certainly wasn’t a deterrent to enjoying the phone. I looked at the Midnight Sky variant, which offers a smooth 3D glass back in a matte, metallic blue finish.
While it is eye-catching, you’ll want to use a case to minimize fingerprints and to prevent slips as this phone really is very smooth. Thankfully, Motorola provides a clear case to get you started. The Edge 20 Pro also offers IP52 water resistance. So while it’s not waterproof,
