High-end · 2023

Motorola Edge 40 Pro

Our Take CPU benches near recent high-end phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23

A strong high-end phone with 125W fast charging and an AMOLED screen.

Best for Gaming · streaming · camera work
Strength 125W fast charging, AMOLED screen
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In the Real World

See how the Motorola Edge 40 Pro looks and feels in everyday use.

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Full specifications

What stands out

Dolby Atmos for higher-quality listening

Pro camera extras: 8K video, optical zoom, RAW, Night mode, manual focus

Reverse charging for accessories and earbuds

Display

6.67″ · OLED · 1080 × 2400 · 165 Hz · HDR
OLED + smooth

A clean OLED panel — colours pop and sunlight visibility is solid.

Screen size
6.67"
Panel type
OLED
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
Refresh rate
165 Hz
Smooth
Brightness
1050 nits
HDR
Supported
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) · 8-core 3.2 GHz · Adreno 740
High performance

Comfortably handles demanding games and heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Current CPU tier
High-end
AnTuTu
1,752,440
v11
GeekBench
5,352
Graphics test
GFXBench 112 fps
CPU
8-core, 3.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 740
Process
4 nm
RAM type
RAM LPDDR5X
Storage type
UFS Storage 4.0
CPU layout
1x3.2GHz Cortex X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex A710 + 3x2.02 GHz Cortex A510

Camera

50 MP f/1.8 main · OIS · 60 MP selfie
Stabilised

Stabilised main camera holds up in low light. Front camera is fine for daylight selfies.

Main camera
50 MP f/1.8
OIS
Telephoto
12 MP f/1.6
Ultrawide
50 MP f/2.2
Front camera
60 MP f/2.2
Main sensor
Omnivision OV50A, 1/1.55", 1µm
Slow motion
Yes, 960 fps
Camera extras
8K video, optical zoom, RAW, Night mode, manual focus
Video
8K @ 30 fps

Battery

4600 mAh · 125 W wired · 15 W wireless

Battery is average for the class — fine for daily use.

Capacity
4600 mAh
Lab endurance
117:00h
Wired charging
125 W
Fast
Wireless charging
15 W
Wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Supported
Reverse charging
Removable
No

Audio

Excellent (-22.6 LUFS) · Stereo · Dolby Atmos
Stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
Excellent (-22.6 LUFS)
Speakers
Stereo
Stereo
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Audio features
Dolby Atmos
Microphones
4

Memory

12 GB RAM · 256 GB
Roomy
RAM
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
Expandable
No

Connectivity

5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 7
Modern radios
5G
Yes
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
Yes
Contactless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Modern Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
5.3
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, SUPL, Galileo, GPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a)
USB
USB-C
USB OTG
Supported
3.5mm jack
No
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Build & Design

199 g · 8.6 mm · IP68
Built to last
Height
161.2 mm
Width
74.0 mm
Thickness
8.6 mm
Weight
199 g
IP rating
IP68
Water resistant

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Specifications sourced from GSMArena · Read full review

Independent Test Scores

Lab-tested scores from DXOMark — independent measurements, not manufacturer claims. Tap any card to view photo samples and the full review.

Scores are on DXOMark's open-ended 0–200 scale. Higher is better.

How it stacks up against the rest.

Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.

vs

Apple iPhone 15

Wins on most 4 wins 1 loss
Smoother display
165 Hz vs 60 Hz refresh · 6.67″ vs 6.1″ screen · Tradeoff: 1080 × 2400 vs 1179 × 2556 resolution
Higher benchmark score
1.8M vs 1.5M AnTuTu
Better video capture
8K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 60 MP vs 12 MP selfie
37% larger battery capacity
125 W vs 15 W charging · 4,600 mAh vs 3,349 mAh battery
Heavier in hand
199 g vs 171 g
vs

Samsung Galaxy S23

Wins on most 3 wins 1 loss
Smoother display
165 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 6.67″ vs 6.1″ screen · Tradeoff: OLED vs Dynamic AMOLED panel
18% larger battery capacity
125 W vs 25 W charging · 4,600 mAh vs 3,900 mAh battery
Starts with more storage
256 GB vs 128 GB baseline
Heavier in hand
199 g vs 168 g

Where to buy

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