ZuPick
r/motorolaan owner · 2y ago
2I own a Motorola Edge 40 running Android 14. It originally shipped with Android 13 out of the box, and I updated it to 14 a few months ago. Since the update, I've been having this issue which is driving me nuts.
Colour Lunar Blue
Where to buyLunar Blue
Only on Amazon in this variant
Flipkart Not sold in this memory
Compare all 5 variants across stores
| Variant | Flipkart | Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Viva Magenta · 256 GB | ₹34,999 | Not sold |
| Eclipse Black · 256 GB | ₹34,999 | Not sold |
| Nebula Green · 256 GB | ₹34,999 | Not sold |
| Lunar Blue · 256 GB | ₹34,999 | Not sold |
| Lunar Blue | Not sold | ₹32,900 |
The ZuPick verdict
2.8out of 5
SkipBest at display, weakest at battery.
The Edge 40 combines a fluid display, slim design and premium conveniences, but its battery life and performance are substantial compromises. Better-balanced alternatives offer stronger hardware for similar money.
Based on specs, expert reviews and owner discussions.Performance2.4
It scores about 675,000 on AnTuTu, which is low for this price. The 8 GB RAM and UFS 3.1 storage keep routine use responsive, but gaming power and long-term headroom are limited.Camera3.2
Optical stabilisation, a 13 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP front camera form a practical setup. Video tops out at 4K 30 fps, while the lack of optical zoom keeps it from being a camera leader.Display3.5
The curved OLED panel and 144 Hz refresh rate deliver excellent fluidity. However, the 1080x2400 resolution and 1200-nit peak brightness are merely adequate against sharper, brighter competitors.Battery2.3
The 4400 mAh capacity and 9-hour 5-minute tested endurance fall well behind current expectations. Its 68 W wired and 15 W wireless charging soften the weakness but cannot fully offset short runtime.Value3.1
The 256 GB storage, IP68 protection, wireless charging and premium design provide respectable value at ₹34,999. Weak endurance and below-par performance prevent the package from standing out.Price history
FlipkartAmazon
28 SeptToday
30 days of recorded prices.
Buy now or wait?Worth waiting
It has been as low as ₹27,999 in the period we have tracked.
Lowest
₹27,999
₹27,999
Highest
₹34,999
₹34,999
Pros & cons
What’s good
Fluid curved OLED
The curved 6.55-inch OLED display runs at 144 Hz, making scrolling and animations especially smooth. Its slim bezels also create an immersive viewing experience.
Useful camera combination
The 50 MP f/1.4 main camera uses optical stabilisation for steadier low-light shots. A 13 MP ultrawide and 32 MP front camera provide useful flexibility.
Strong premium conveniences
IP68 protection makes the phone safer around water and dust, while 15 W wireless charging adds flexibility. NFC and stereo speakers further improve everyday use.
Slim lightweight construction
At 167 grams and 7.49 mm thick, it is noticeably easier to hold and carry than many large-screen alternatives. The curved design reinforces its premium feel.
What’s not
Weak battery endurance
The 4400 mAh battery lasted 9 hours and 5 minutes in testing, which is poor for this price. Although 68 W charging helps, frequent users may still need an evening recharge.
Performance trails competitors
It reaches about 675,000 on AnTuTu, well behind many similarly priced phones. Everyday operation is smooth, but demanding games and sustained heavy workloads expose the gap.
No optical zoom
There is no telephoto camera, so portraits and distant subjects rely on digital cropping. Camera-focused alternatives offer much cleaner zoom results.
Limited software support
Two operating-system upgrades and three years of security updates are modest for a phone intended to last three or four years. Longer-supported competitors are safer long-term purchases.
What owners say
From Redditr/GadgetsIndiaan owner
This is my first and last Motorola phone. My previous device, a Realme 7 Pro, which I used for three years, performed better in almost every aspect: Realme UI did not degrade as drastically as Moto UI over time.
r/GadgetsIndiaan owner
i bought mine in Australia and mine is made in China. I dont know about moto phones sold in india but my edge 40 has been working flawlessly, bought it in oct 2023. I was really surprised by the ultrawide on this since its better than my s21 which i traded in for the edge 40
r/GadgetsIndiaan owner
same with battery, I get a solid 6-6 1/2 hrs of SOT on heavy usage and 7-8hrs on wifi only indoor usage. no games ever. Only feature i miss is camera switching when recording videos but other than that i am happy with edge 40.
r/motorolaan owner
I'm currently on Feb 2025 update and everything works fine. Only issue for me is youtube comments take time to load and lags when scrolling yt comments when video is playing. Then X lags initially on chrome. But reddit on chrome works fine.
r/motorolau/maxpsycho
As someone who has used Motorola and Samsung flagships - I'd recommend the Samsung purely because of two reasons (both preferential): Longer software support More software features
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