Motorola Edge 60 Pro Review

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro. It’s not the rebellious eldest sibling with the flashy specs (that’s the Pro), nor is it the carefree, value-packed youngest child (hello, Fusion). No, this is the awkward middle child of Motorola’s Edge family, the one who shows up to the party in a decent jacket but forgets to wear shoes.

On paper, it’s got plenty to brag about: a lovely curved OLED screen, a telephoto camera for your “I’m a pro photographer” moments, a battery big enough to keep TikTok running until the cows come home, and a shiny new dose of Motorola AI wizardry. But it also arrives with a few questionable decisions, like ditching wireless charging for no good reason and hanging onto a chipset that’s about as exciting as a lukewarm cup of tea.

So, is this the Goldilocks of mid-range phones, not too hot, not too cold, or is it destined to be that one relative you only see at Christmas and forget about the rest of the year? Let’s find out.

Design and Build – Curves, Colours and the Tough Look

Motorola has stuck with its trademark “curved Edge” styling for the Edge 60 Pro, and it still works a treat. The phone feels slim, light, and pleasantly premium in the hand without going overboard.

You’ve got a few finishes to choose from, each giving the phone a different personality:

• Vegan leather for a soft, grippy feel that looks sophisticated.
• Textile-like finish for a bit of texture and style.
• Sandpaper-ish texture if you like a more rugged, tactile touch.

The curves extend to both the front and back, meeting at a thin plastic frame that’s comfortable to hold for long periods. It’s a design that feels deliberate rather than flashy, with a bit of understated charm.

Motorola has also toughened things up this year:

• IP68 dust and water resistance, just like before.
• New IP69 rating to handle high-pressure hot water jets.
• Military standard durability for extreme environments.

All in all, it’s a familiar but refined design, comfortable in the hand, pleasing to the eye, and built to handle more than just the occasional splash.

Display – Big, Bright and Curvy

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro’s display is the kind you look at and immediately think, “Alright, that’s not bad at all.” It’s a curved 6.67-inch OLED panel that wraps just enough at the edges to look fancy without turning your scrolling into a thumb gymnastics routine.

Here’s what you’re working with:

• Resolution: 1220p for plenty of sharpness.
• Refresh rate: 120Hz for smooth scrolling and swiping.
• Protection: Gorilla Glass 7i to keep scratches at bay.
• Colour depth: 10-bit for richer, more vibrant tones.
• HDR support: HDR10+ for streaming with extra punch.

Brightness is where it gets impressive. In normal use you’ll see around 500 nits, but when the sun decides to blind you, auto mode kicks it up to 1400 nits, plenty to cut through glare.

The refresh rate does the sensible thing:

• 120Hz when you’re swiping and scrolling like a caffeinated ferret.
• Drops to 60Hz when idle to save battery life.

The only eyebrow-raising omission? There’s still no always-on display. In 2025, that feels a bit like selling a sports car without cup holders, not a deal-breaker, but you’ll notice it.

Audio – Loud but Lacking Soul

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro comes with a pair of stereo speakers that, on paper, should tick all the right boxes, and to be fair, they do get loud. In fact, they scored an excellent mark in loudness tests, so if all you care about is sheer volume, you’re covered.

But once you stop cranking it just for the decibels, you start to notice the shortcomings:

• Highs are clean and crisp, giving clarity to voices and sharper sounds.
• Vocals come through fine, but they’re a touch flat.
• Bass is present but nowhere near room-shaking, lacking the depth that makes music feel alive.

It’s the kind of sound setup that works perfectly well for YouTube videos, podcasts, and the occasional Netflix binge, but if you’re looking for a rich, cinematic audio experience, you’ll want to keep your good headphones handy.

And on that note, there’s no headphone jack, because of course there isn’t. This is 2025, after all, and wires are apparently too passé.

Storage and Security – Space to Spare and a Quick Unlock

Motorola has done something rather unthinkable for 2025, it’s given the Motorola Edge 60 expandable storage. Yes, you can pop in a microSD card and boost your space without deleting three years’ worth of memes.

Out of the box you get:

• 256GB or 512GB of fast UFS 4.0 storage.
• MicroSD slot for extra space, which feels almost rebellious in today’s cloud-obsessed world.

On the security front, it’s simple but effective:

• Optical under-display fingerprint scanner that’s quick, accurate, and won’t leave you tapping away like a frustrated bank customer.
• Face unlock is available too, but let’s be honest, the fingerprint reader will be your go-to.

It’s a refreshing setup, plenty of room for everything, and a way to lock it all down without faffing about.

Software – Moto AI and the Hello UI Experience

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro runs Android 15 with Motorola’s own Hello UI layered on top, and this year, the big talking point is the arrival of Moto AI. Think of it as Motorola’s Swiss Army knife of clever tricks, except instead of bottle openers and mini scissors, you get features designed to make the phone feel smarter and a bit more personal.

Moto AI is more than just a gimmick:

• Integrated AI tools for things like summarising text, generating images, or enhancing photos.
• Cross-platform compatibility with other AI services, so you’re not locked into one ecosystem.
• Context-aware suggestions that actually make sense (most of the time).

The overall software experience stays true to Motorola’s style:

• Clean, uncluttered interface without unnecessary bloatware.
• Useful Moto gestures like the classic double-twist for the camera or karate chop for the flashlight.
• Promised three major OS upgrades and four years of security patches, which in Android land is almost generous.

It’s familiar, fast, and just different enough to feel unique without making you dig through menus to find the basics.

Performance – Fast Enough but Not Exactly a Rocket

Under the hood, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro packs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, the same chip you’ll find in the cheaper Edge 60 Fusion. It’s a capable processor, but it’s not the sort of silicon that’s going to set benchmarking charts on fire.

Here’s the reality:

• Everyday use: Smooth and snappy for messaging, browsing, social media, and streaming.
• Gaming: Handles most titles well at medium to high settings, but don’t expect flawless performance in the most demanding 3D games.
• Benchmarks: On par with last year’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE, and in some tests, actually a little behind.

The upside of this modest performance is stability:

• No thermal throttling in extended use.
• Consistent speeds without sudden drops when you push it.

So, while it’s not a powerhouse, it’s more than enough for the things most people actually do. Just don’t buy it expecting it to outrun flagship chips, this is more of a well-trained Labrador than a greyhound.

Battery and Charging – All Day and Then Some

Motorola has squeezed a 5,200mAh battery into the Edge 60 Pro, a slight bump from last year’s model, and it shows in the endurance. This thing will comfortably get you through a full day of heavy use, or even two days if you’re not glued to it like a social media manager on launch day.

In testing, it delivered:

• 13 hours 47 minutes of active use time
• Reliable stamina for streaming, gaming, and photo-taking marathons

Charging is handled by 68W wired fast charging, which means:

• 0 to 81% in 30 minutes.
• Full charge in about 45 minutes.

The slight letdown?

• No wireless charging this year, which feels like a step backwards when last year’s model had it.

Still, with battery life this solid and charging this quick, the Edge 60 won’t leave you nervously hunting for a wall socket halfway through your day.

Cameras – Triple Lens, Triple Personality

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro comes armed with a triple rear camera setup that looks promising on paper but has a bit of a split personality in practice.

You get:

• Main camera: 50MP sensor with OIS.
• Telephoto: 3x zoom lens for tighter framing.
• Ultrawide: New 50MP sensor replacing last year’s 13MP, with autofocus for macro shots.

Daylight performance

• Main cam produces vibrant, sharp shots with good dynamic range… when it behaves.
• Around half of the photos we took were inconsistent, soft focus, noisy, or missing HDR entirely.
• Portrait mode is decent, though edge detection can be a little rough.
• 2x zoom from the main cam is usable but shows softness and noise.

Low light

• Main cam can deliver detailed, well-balanced shots when it locks focus.
• Unfortunately, the inconsistency rears its head again,m jnk,bh mnv,kbj mnnnnnnn many shots come out foggy or noisy.
• Telephoto performs well at night with good sharpness, natural colours, and low noise.
• Ultrawide suffers most here, producing soft images with clipped highlights and crushed shadows.

Selfie camera

• New 50MP sensor delivers excellent detail, natural colours, and wide dynamic range.
• Consistently sharp and well-exposed in both day and low light.

In short, the hardware is solid, but the main camera’s unpredictability means you’ll get some stunning shots… and some you’ll delete before anyone sees them.

Video Recording – Smooth, Sharp and a Bit of a Night Owl

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro can shoot 4K at 30fps on all its cameras, including the selfie cam, which is a nice touch for vloggers and serial selfie-takers.

In good lighting:

• Main camera delivers sharp, detailed footage with accurate colours and wide dynamic range.
• Telephoto video is slightly softer than you’d expect for 4K but still perfectly watchable.
• Ultrawide captures lively, vibrant colours and plenty of detail.
• Electronic stabilisation keeps footage steady, even when you’re walking.

In low light:

• Main camera’s 4K footage takes a noticeable dip in quality, soft detail, visible noise, and clipped highlights.
• Telephoto and ultrawide follow suit, but the results remain usable for casual clips.

Overall, it’s a capable video setup for everyday use. Just remember: the Edge 60 Pro’s cameras are happiest when the sun’s still up.

Verdict – A Good Mid-Ranger With One Eye on the Fusion

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit like a well-made family hatchback, stylish enough to turn a few heads, practical enough for everyday use, and with just enough tech to keep you entertained. It brings meaningful upgrades over last year, like better water resistance, a bigger battery, expandable storage, and genuinely impressive selfie and ultrawide cameras.

The highlights:

• Curved OLED display that’s bright, sharp, and a pleasure to use.
• Solid battery life with fast charging.
• Expandable storage in a world that keeps taking it away.
• Moto AI features that add a sprinkle of cleverness without getting in the way.

The niggles:

• Main camera is frustratingly inconsistent.
• No wireless charging despite last year’s model having it.
• The chipset is competent but far from exciting.

If you absolutely need that 3x telephoto lens, the Edge 60 makes sense. But if you can live without it, the cheaper Edge 60 Fusion offers similar specs, a more reliable main camera, and even better battery life, making it the smarter buy for most people.

Would We Buy It? – Only If the Telephoto Matters

If I were in the market for a mid-range phone and absolutely had to have a dedicated 3x telephoto lens, then yes, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro would be on my shortlist. It’s good-looking, comfortable to use, and comes with enough battery life to survive even the most antisocial group chat.

But here’s the thing:

• The Edge 60 Fusion is cheaper.
• It has the same display, battery, storage options, and software.
• It avoids the main camera’s occasional mood swings.

So, while the Edge 60 is far from a bad buy, most people will get more value, and fewer frustrating camera moments, by going for the Fusion. Unless, of course, you’re the sort who can’t sleep at night knowing you’ve settled for digital zoom.

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Zachary Skinner

Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
A former snowboarding pro and programmer, he brings both creative flair and technical know-how to his reviews. From high-performance cars to clever gadgets, he explores how innovation shapes the way we move, connect and live.