Motorola is set to refocus on smartphone design with an updated 2023 Edge+ model that promises a number of improvements over its predecessor.
Moto Edge+ Day One: A Big But Small Step Forward
The original Edge+ was a premium smartphone that left Lifewire’s Andrew Hayward thankful for the company’s willingness to try something new but somewhat disappointed with the results. Now, Motorola has an all-new Edge+ 2023 model on the way to the U.S., with an improved battery, better display, and a better camera system.
While both Edge+ models have 6.7-inch displays, this new 2023 version also features a pOLED (plastic OLED) screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, up from the 90Hz of the first. Additionally, the new Edge+ supports HDR10+ for more vibrant colors and deeper contrasts, and Dolby Atmos for more immersive sound options.
Photos and video captured with the original Edge+ often turned out well, but struggled in low light. The new Edge+ addresses that issue (and improves the cameras in general) with a Night Sight mode for low-light environments, along with 60MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, and 12MP telephoto cameras. All cameras can also use Horizon Lock Stabilization to stabilize action shots, Auto Focus Tracking to avoid blurring moving subjects, and soft-focus backgrounds for portrait videos.
