Motorola Edge (2021) vs Motorola edge Specs Comparison

Compare mobile phone specifications of up to three devices at once. Our specs comparison tool helps you find and compare the perfect phone for your needs.

7.0
Motorola edge
Motorola Edge (2021) Motorola edge
Released · Sep 02, 2021
Released · May 14, 2020
6.8-inch · 2460x1080px
6.7-inch · 2340x1080px
Triple camera
Quad camera
8GB · 256GB
6GB · 256GB
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Check prices

Availability

Officially announced
Aug 19, 2021 Apr 22, 2020
Prices (MSRP)
$700

Design

Dimensions
6.65 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches
169 x 76 x 8.85mm
6.36 x 2.80 x 0.37 inches
161.64 x 71.1 x 9.29 mm
Weight
7.05 oz / 200.0 g 6.63 oz / 188.0 g
Materials
Back: Plastic
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Splash, Dust; IP52 Splash; IP52
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) 2D Face unlock, Optical in-screen fingerprint
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Nebula Blue Solar black, Midnight magenta

Display

Size
6.8-inch, 85.60% screen-to-body 6.7-inch, 95.91% screen-to-body
Type
IPS LCD, 144Hz OLED, 90Hz, HDR
Resolution
2460x1080px, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI 2340x1080px, 19.5:9 ratio, 385 PPI
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
PhoneArena Display Test
Bright Max (20% APL)
Untested Untested
Bright Min
Untested 2.2 (Average)

Hardware

System chip
Snapdragon 778G SM7325 (6 nm) Snapdragon 765 SM7250-AA (7 nm)
Processor
Octa-core
2400 MHz
Kryo 670 Prime
Octa-core
2300 MHz
Kryo 475
GPU
Adreno 642L Adreno 620
Memory
8GB/256GB 6GB (LPDDR4)/256GB (UFS 2.1)
6GB/128GB
Storage expansion
not expandable microSDXC up to 1000 GB
OS
Android (11) Android (10)

Battery

Type
5000 mAh 4500 mAh, Li - Polymer
Charging
Motorola TurboPower Motorola TurboPower
Charge speed
Wired: 30.0W Wired: 18.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
10h 29min
Gaming
7h 36min

Camera

Rear
Triple camera Quad camera
Main camera
108 MP (PDAF)
Aperture size: F1.9
Sensor size: 1/1.52”
Pixel size: 0.7 μm
64 MP (PDAF)
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/1.7"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Aperture size: F2.2
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
16 MP (Ultra-wide)
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Third camera
2 MP (Depth information)
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.75 μm
8 MP (Telephoto)
Optical zoom: 2.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Fourth camera
ToF 3D depth sensing
Flash
LED LED
Video recording
4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (120 fps), 720p (920 fps) 4K UHD (30 fps), 1080p (60 fps)
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, EIS
Front
32 MP 25 MP (EIS, HDR)
Video capture: 1080p

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.2 5.1
WLAN
a,b,g,n,ac,Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax
a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac
USB
Type-C, USB 2.0 Type-C, USB 2.0
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hearing aid compatible
M3/T3
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Other
NFC

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Cellular

5G Bands
n2, n5, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78 n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, Sub-6
4G (FDD) Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 66, 71
4G (TDD) Bands
38, 39, 40, 41 38, 39, 40, 41
3G Bands
1, 2, 4, 5, 8 1, 2, 4, 5, 8
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Jun 18, 2020
FCC ID value: IHDT56YU1
Measured SAR
Head: 0.45 W/kg
Body: 1.45 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.48 W/kg
Phablet: 3.36 W/kg

Alternative variants

For Verizon
Weight 7.11 oz / 201.6 g
5G Bands n2, n5, n48, n66, n77, n78, n260, n261
4G (FDD) Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 66
4G (TDD) Bands 48
3G Bands 1, 2, 5, 8
for Europe
Memory 128GB
5G Bands n1, n3, n7, n28, n38, n78, Sub-6
4G (FDD) Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66
4G (TDD) Bands 38, 40, 41
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless