Motorola Edge Plus (2024) release date predictions, price, specs, and expected upgrades

• New chip: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
• AI features
• 2000 nits peak brightness
• Pantone-validated display and camera (improved color accuracy)
• 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging

• Probable announcement: Sometime in April
• Probable market release: Same date as announcement

• Typical Release Schedule: Motorola doesn't really have a consistent release schedule for its new high-end Edge series yet. That said, the Motorola Edge Plus from last year was announced and available for purchase on April 4, which is why we expect its successor to arrive in the same month of 2024.

• Significance of Release: The Motorola Edge Plus (2023) is the closest Motorola has come to challenging the big boys in the flagship phone segment, and besides a few downsides, it left us with a great impression after we were done reviewing it. Motorola is onto something here, it has built a nice momentum with last year's model and now it is time to reaffirm that inertia with the Motorola Edge Plus (2024).

• Why This Matters: Motorola makes some of the best bang-for-your-buck phones on the market, offering flagship-level performance for a much lower price compared to the competition that comes from Samsung, Google, and Apple. So, if you don't like spending absurd amounts of cash, the new Edge Plus might be one to look out for in 2024.

• Current Expectations: Motorola is a bit inconsistent with its pricing of the Edge Plus series, but we suspect the price will remain the same as last year, which would make it $800.

• When do Motorola Edge Plus (2024) pre-orders start: Motorola typically opens up pre-orders about a week or so after it announces its Edge Plus flagships.

• What This Means For You: If the price remains at $800 that would make the 2024 Motorola Edge Plus will be competing with the likes of the Galaxy S24 from Samsung and the iPhone 15 from Apple. There's also the $100 more affordable Pixel 8, which is a great bang-for-your-buck option.

• Might stay the same, might not: Motorola is a bit difficult with the way it names its phones across different markets. That said, the Motorola Edge Plus (2024) will most likely be how the phone is called, and it with the Motorola Edge 50 Pro being the name its name everywhere else in the world, just like there was an Edge Plus (2023) and an Edge 40 Pro last year.

Motorola Edge Plus (2024) camera

• Current Status and Storage Expectations: Last year's Edge Plus came only in one storage option, 512GB. Now, the variant that was just announced in India comes with two storage options: 128GB and 256GB. There is still a chance we might see something different for the U.S. version, though, so let's wait before we comment on this.

Motorola Edge Plus (2024) Design Changes

• Current Status: There's a reason Motorola uses the word "Edge" for its high-end phone models, and that is because of the slightly curved display at the sides. So, suffice it to say, this characteristic design choice continues with the 2024 edition of the Motorola Edge Plus. One area where we see a change is the camera island, see for yourself:

As you can also see from these images, the 2024 version of the Motorola Edge Plus comes in three colors dubbed Black Beauty, Luxe Lavender, and Moonlight Pearl (we are quite fond of the silver one).

The Moonlight Pearl variant features a handmade acetate finish, with Motorola highlighting that each model will boast a unique pattern. On the other hand, the Luxe Lavender and Black Beauty models of the Motorola Edge 50 Pro sport back panels covered in silicone vegan leather, complemented by an aluminum frame.

• What This Means for You: The Motorola Edge Plus keeps its core design characteristics, such as the large display that "flows" out of the sides, with super-thin bezels at the top and bottom. Motorola also continues to use a myriad of interesting back panels, which are unique both visually and to the touch.

Motorola Edge Plus (2024) display

• Lower, but still super-smooth 144Hz refresh rate: The Motorola Edge Plus (2024) comes with a slightly lower display refresh rate, 144Hz vs the 165Hz of its predecessor. The human eye cannot tell the difference though, so don't worry about that.

• Great color reproduction: Last year's model performed very well during our display lab tests, so we expect the same level of performance and quality. And it seems that is exactly what we will find, as the new Motorola Edge Plus apparently has real-world colours validated by Pantone, which basically means we can expect high color accuracy.

• How would these upgrades be beneficial: Higher brightness allows much better use of your phone when you are in very bright conditions like a hike in the mountain on a clear day, for example. The improvements to display color accuracy mean an even better time watching video content on that big display.

Motorola Edge Plus (2024) battery

Expected Battery Size

Charging Speed

• Longer Software Support: Given the general increase of the software support window across the Android space, it is safe to say that Motorola will offer more than just the 3 years of OS updates it did with the Edge Plus in 2023. Hopefully it is more than 4 years, although that's a more realistic guess knowing Motorola and its rather inconsistent software update situation. The Motorola Edge Plus (2024) comes with Android 14 preinstalled.

• Regional preferences
• New battery information
• Monochrome themes
• Lock screen customization
• Generative AI wallpapers
• Android camera as webcam
• Enhanced PIN security
• Improved magnification
• More control over font size
• Hearing aids improvements and flash notifications

• Mid-range processor: The 2024 Motorola Edge Plus was thought to feature the latest flagship chipset from Qualcomm, which is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. However, the the manufacturer has instead equipped it with the  Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, which is the freshly-released most powerful mid-range chipset from Qualcomm.

• What's In It For You: The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 might not be at the same level as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but it is still made with on-device AI features and applications in mind. Despite its mid-range status, it will most likely be more than enough for all your daily phone activities.

• Why You Should Wait: If you are looking for a slick and thin flagship phone, the Motorola Edge Plus (2024) would be right up your alley. It is unlikely the company goes for the boxy, flat-sided look that the likes of Apple, Samsung, and even Google is now rumored to use for their high-end phones.

• When Not To Wait: The iPhone 16 and Pixel 9 will come in the second half of 2024, so if you are not in a huge hurry to get a new phone then it might be worth waiting to compare all the latest and greatest to come out in 2024. That said, if you have an older or less-powerful Motorola and looking to upgrade, then waiting for the new Edge Plus might be worthwhile. Truth to the matter is, though, that we don't even have leaks and rumors to go on, so we are looking at this blind at this point. Keep coming back to this page to find new information about the phone as it comes out.