Motorola recently unveiled a slew of high-end smartphones globally coupled with some exciting specifications. Among other Motorola Edge series smartphones, Motorola Edge S5G has got a $100 discount from Giztop. You can avail of the discount without any discount coupon.

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Motorola Edge S is currently retailing for the price of $299 and is available in three colour options of Blue, Grey and White. The Blue colour variant is available in 6GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 128GB and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Meanwhile, the Grey and White colours are solely available in 8GB RAM + 128GB RAM. Make sure to grab the smartphone as it is currently on discount for a limited time.

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Motorola Edge S Specifications

The smartphone features a 6.7-inch LCD display having a 90 Hz refresh rate and an aspect ratio of 21:9. The display sports a 2520 x 1080 pixels resolution with 409-pixel density. Further, the smartphone ships with Snapdragon 870 SoC carrying an octa-core processor and Adreno 650 GPU.

The 5G supported smartphone is available in 6/8G LPDDR5 BRAM and 128/256GB internal storage option. Meanwhile, the camera section packs a quad-rear camera module having a 64MP primary sensor, a 16MP ultrawide sensor, 2.8CM macro sensor and a 2MP depth camera. There are dual-selfie cameras including a 16MP secondary sensor and an 8MP ultrawide sensor.

It bundles a 5000 mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging. In connectivity, there’s support for WiFi 6, 5G/4G LTE, NFC, GPS, Bluetooth. Motorola Edge S runs My UI based on the Android 11 Operating System.

It’s an excellent offer to grab the smartphone at a $100 discount from Giztop.

Must See: Motorola Edge (2021) announced in the U.S. has a Snapdragon 778G processor

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Nearly four months after the Moto G100 was announced in Brazil, Mexico, and the UK, Motorola has brought the flagship killer to the United States. The Moto G100 is the international version of the phone sold as the Motorola Edge S in China, the first phone powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

The Moto G100 is priced at $599 in the U.S. and it has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. However, you can buy it for a limited time for $499 on Motorola’s website. For that price, you get a phone with a 6.7-inch 90Hz FHD LCD screen and a double punch hole for two front-facing cameras.

There is a Snapdragon 870 processor under the hood and it draws juice from a 5000mAh battery. The Moto G100 has four cameras on the back – a 64MP main camera, a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a TOF 3D camera. The front-facing cameras are a 16MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide angle camera.

The Moto G100 has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, a USB-C port, a MicroSD card slot, and an audio jack. Motorola ships it with My UX based on Android 11.

It supports 20W fast charging and comes with a TurboPower 20W adapter. There is also a protective case and an HDMI ReadyFor cable that allows you to connect it to an external monitor for a desktop-like experience. It will also allow you connect your device to a TV and use the phone as a webcam with motion tracking for video calls. Want to play a game on a bigger screen, ReadyFor will provide a console-like experience once connected to a display of your choice.

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Giztop is giving a $50 coupon on Motorola Edge S. The smartphone which generally retails at $369 (base variant) can now be bought for $319 only via coupon code: MTEGS50

Motorola Edge S is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Octa-core processor and runs on the Android 11 OS. It features a 6.7-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone comes in three different storage variants viz: 6GB + 128GB , 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB.

Fueled with a powerful 5000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging, Motorola Edge S features a quad rear camera setup with a 64MP main camera and 16MP + 2MP + TOF 3D secondary cameras. As for the selfie camera, the phone comes with dual front cameras viz: 16MP + 8MP.

Giztop is giving $50 OFF on Motorola Edge S via coupon code: MTEGS50. Please note that this phone is of Chinese edition and comes with full Google Mobile Service and Google Play store, and supports OTA updates. This is a limited-time offer. So grab your discounted Motorola Edge S asap. 

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The Motorola Edge S launched at the beginning of the year as the first Snapdragon 870 device. The phone not only has a powerful processor and some pretty nice tricks but also has a killer price tag. If you are on a budget, you should consider it especially now that Motorola has announced a new color variant will be available tomorrow.

When it launched in January, the phone was available in two color variants – Emerald Glaze and Emerald Light. Now, a third variant which has a gray finish and will be sold as the Motorola Edge S Pioneer Edition will be available starting tomorrow.

The Pioneer Edition will have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage but will be sold for ¥1999 (~$310), the price tag of the 6GB RAM + 128GB version. Save for the new paint job and the cheaper price tag, the specs are the same as the other colors.

The Motorola Edge S has a 6.7-inch 90Hz FHD+ LCD display with two holes at the top left corner of the screen for dual front-facing cameras. It is powered by a Snapdragon 870 processor and packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging. There are four cameras on the back – a 64MP main sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, a 16MP ultrawide angle camera that doubles as a macro camera, and a ToF. The cameras in front are a 16MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide angle camera.

The new color variant will be sold online on the official website, JD.com, and Tmall. It will also be available offline at Lenovo stores.

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The Motorola Edge S launched as the first Snapdragon 870-powered phone in the world. This flagship killer packs some pretty impressive specs at a price tag of just a little over $300. Now, Motorola is rolling out an update that brings new features.

A Weibo post shared by the official Motorola account says that a new update for the month of May is rolling out to the phone. The post highlights four of the key features the 270MB update brings. There are also several optimizations.

1. Hellomoto voice wake-up function – owners will be able to wake up their device with the “Hello Moto” wake word.
2. Hellomoto classic ringtones – Motorola has also brought its classic Hellomoto ringtones to the Edge S with this update, so if you are feeling nostalgic, you should check your ringtone settings for these classic tunes.
3. Qualcomm aptX Adaptive – Qualcomm aptX Adaptive was designed to improve the audio quality when using wireless audio devices. Yes, even though the Motorola Edge S has an audio jack, that doesn’t mean your wireless audio experience should be meh. The feature not only brings hi-res audio quality to wireless audio devices but automatically adjusts depending on if you are watching a video, playing a game, or listening to an audio file. It also adjusts performance based on the environment and has a low-latency mode.
4. Ready For PC – Ready For is a software feature that Motorola introduced this year. The feature allows users to connect their Motorola Edge S phone to an external display and use it in a variety of ways, one of which is as a desktop computer complete with a desktop UI. Think of it as their answer to Samsung DeX.

If you have not received a notification for the update, you should go check for it under your phone settings.

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Attention Readers! Giztop is giving a $50 discount on Motorola Edge S. The smartphone which generally retails at $399 (base variant) can now be bought for $349 only via coupon code: MTES50

Motorola Edge S is powered by a Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G Octa-core processor and runs on the Android 11 OS. It features a 6.7-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 21:9 aspect ratio and comes in three different storage variants viz: 6GB + 128GB , 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB.

Fueled with a powerful 5000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging, Motorola Edge S features a quad rear camera setup with a 64MP main camera and 16MP+2MP and a TOF 3D camera. As for the selfie camera, the phone comes with dual front cameras viz: 16MP + 8MP.

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Giztop is giving $50 OFF on Motorola Edge S for the first 100 customers via coupon code: MTES50. Please note that this phone is of Chinese edition and comes with full Google Mobile Service and Google Play store, and supports OTA updates. This is a limited-time offer available only for the first 100 customers. So grab your discounted Motorola Edge S asap. 

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It’s that time of the year when companies flood the market with flagship smartphones. Last month, we predicted that a few of the gaming devices would arrive early but they missed the Feb launch time frame. However, many of them have confirmed their arrival in March and now we are back with the Upcoming Smartphones: March 2021 edition.

As usual, we have a variety of launches scheduled from Asus, Redmi, realme, Nubia, Meizu, OPPO, OnePlus, and more.

Let’s take a look a quick look at the list of confirmed/expected smartphone launches for this month.

 Meizu 18 series

After deciding to stick to flagships going forward, Meizu is bringing the Meizu 18, Meizu 18 Pro to China on March 3. The Meizu 18 series will feature a 6.2-inch OLED curved FHD+ display while the ‘Pro’ will have a QHD+ panel with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the base variant is expected to feature Snapdragon 870 chipset while the ‘Pro’ will feature the Snapdragon 888. Other specs include LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 4,000mAh(Meizu 18) with 36W charging, and 4,500mAh(Meizu 18 Pro) batteries with 45W charging, 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, cameras up to 50MP lens.

Vivo S9, S9e

Vivo will launch the Vivo S9 in China on March 3. So far, it is said that the device features a 90Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G chipset, triple-cameras with a 64-megapixel main sensor.

Other expected specs include RAM up to 12GB, 4100mAh battery that supports 33W Flashcharge, 44MP selfie shooter, Android 11 OS.

A Vivo S9e will also debut alongside the Vivo S9. This watered-down sibling will have a 32MP selfie camera, MediaTek Dimensity 820 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and a 4,100mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy M62, Galaxy A32 4G

Samsung already launched the Galaxy F62 in India. However, this device with a few tweaks will launch in other markets (Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia) on March 3.

Accordingly, the Galaxy M62 will feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display,  Exynos 9825 chipset, 8GB RAM/128GB Storage, 64MP Quad-cameras, 32MP selfie shooter, 7,000mAh battery with 25W charging.

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The Galaxy A32 4G has already landed in Russia and will go on sale in India from March 5. This device sports 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 6.4-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ Infinity-U display,  MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, 64MP Quad-cameras, 20MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging.

RedMagic 6

Nubia will unveil the RedMagic 6 in China on March 4. The device will have a lot of gaming-focused features like an OLED display with a 160Hz refresh rate, up to 500Hz touch sampling rate, shoulder buttons with a 400Hz touch sampling rate on the sides, air and liquid cooling system.

Under the hood, the RedMagic 6 will boast Snapdragon 888 chipset, triple-cameras, 4,500mAh battery with 120W charging support. The device will also be the first RedMagic to launch with a ‘Tencent Games’ logo as a result of a strategic partnership. We’ll also get a new RedMagic smartwatch alongside this phone.

realme GT

realme will launch the realme GT in China on the same day as Nubia, i.,e on March 4 (Thursday). The device will launch in regular Glass model and White/Yellow Leather Editions. It will also be the company’s performance flagship with a stainless steel VC cooling system.

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As for Specs, it will feature an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. Other specs include Triple cameras with 64MP main, and a pair of 13MP auxiliary sensors, 65W charging support, 3.5mm audio jack, Android 11 OS, and an aggressive price of below 2,999 yuan($465).

Redmi Note 10 series

Xiaomi has already confirmed that it will bring the Redmi Note 10 series to India and other Global markets on March 4. The series will likely have three devices- Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.

As for Specs, the base Redmi Note 10 will likely feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay, Snapdragon 678 chipset, 48MP Quad cameras, 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging. The  ‘Pro’ and ‘Pro Max’ models are expected to feature a Snapdragon 732G 4G and Snapdragon 768G 5G chipsets respectively.

Other expected features of the Redmi Note 10 Pro would be 64MP quad-cameras, 5,050mAh battery, 6/8GB RAM, 64/128GB storage. It’s not clear if the ‘Pro Max’ will opt for an LCD panel to cut down the costs as the device is likely to boast 5G connectivity support, a huge 108MP camera sensor, 120Hz refresh rate display.

The Note 10 series will probably have the dual-speakers, IR blaster, 3.5mm audio jack, run MIUI 12 based on Android 11. The base variant will get White, Green, and Black colors while the Note 10 Pro will get Blue, Bronze, and Gray, and the top-of-the-line Pro Max Blue, Black, and Bronze options.

ASUS ROG Phone 5

ASUS will launch the fourth-gen ROG Phone 5 worldwide on March 10. The device will likely come in two versions one of which will have a special Dot-Matrix LED array on the back.

In terms of Specs, the ROG Phone 5 will feature a 6.78-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888 chipset, up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, dual-speakers, 3.5mm audio jack, Triple-cameras with 64MP main sensor, 6,000mAh battery with 65W charging.

OPPO Find X3 series

OPPO has confirmed that it will reveal the Find X3 series on March 11. The company is expected to reveal Find X3, Find X3 Pro in addition to Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite. The first two will likely launch in China while OPPO will bring the ‘Pro’, Neo, and Lite globally.

OPPO Find X3, X3 Pro

Expected specs for the OPPO Find X3 series include a 6.78-inch OLED punch-hole display with QHD+ resolution, 10-bit colors, and refresh rate up to 120Hz. The base variant will likely have the Snapdragon 870 while the ‘Pro’ feature  Snapdragon 888 chipset.

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Other possible features of Find X3 Pro include a 4,500mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC charging, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage.

For cameras, it will have Quad-cameras with Sony IMX766 50MP wide-angle, a Sony IMX766 50MP ultrawide, a 13MP Telephoto with 2x optical, and a 5MP macro and 32MP Sony IMX766 selfie shooter.

The rear layout is capable of 4K video at 60fps, 5x Hybrid, and 20x digital zoom.

OPPO Find X3 Neo, Find X3 Lite

OPPO Find X3 Neo will feature a 6.5-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 865 chipset, Quad Cameras with 50MP+16MP+13MP+2MP lenses, 12GB RAM/256GB storage, 32MP front camera, 4,500mAh battery with 65W charging.

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The Find X3 Lite, on the other hand, will have a 6.44-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED panel, Snapdragon 765G chipset, 8GB RAM/128GB storage, 4,300mAh battery with 65W charging, Quad-cameras with 64MP+8MP+2MP+2MP setup, 32MP selfie shooter.

iQOO Neo5

iQOO recently confirmed that it will bring the iQOO Neo5 to China on March 16. The device will succeed the iQOO Neo3 from 2020.

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Leaks so far say that the iQOO Neo5 will feature an AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 870 chipset, paired with up to 12GB DDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

Other expected specs include a rear Triple-camera setup with a 48MP Sony IMX 598 main lens, a 13MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP sensor, 4,400mAh battery with 66W FlashCharge support, SA/NSA 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and Android 11 OS.

OnePlus 9 series

Probably the last and biggest confirmed(almost) launch of the month could be the OnePlus 9 series. The devices are expected to launch around the last week of March(Mar. 23). And the company has already started teasing it.

The series so far is expected to include OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and a possible OnePlus 9R. The OnePlus 9 will feature a 6.55-inch Flat AMOLED 120Hz FHD+ display while the Pro will have a 6.78-inches QHD+ panel.

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Both will likely feature Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, 4,500mAh battery with 65W charging, Android 11 OS.The OnePlus 9 Pro will get a special treatment to Quad-cameras(48MP + 50MP + 8MP + 2MP) like 4K video at 120fps, 8K at 30fps thanks to the Hasselblad partnership.

However, the non-Pro will have a Triple-Cameras with 48MP Sony IMX689, and a 48MP ultra-wide lens, 16MP selfie shooter.

Besides, things are a bit clumsy with respect to the third OnePlus 9 device as some fake leaks are circling around. So far it is said to be called OnePlus 9R and tipped to feature Snapdragon 865 chipset and sale for around $600.

There’s also a OnePlus smartwatch expected alongside the flagships.

Other Expected launches

• Samsung Galaxy A52, A72

  • Samsung is geared up to refresh the Ax series in 2021. The South Korean giant will bring the Galaxy A52, A72 most probably this month(without delays). Thanks to leaked info we know that A52 is coming in 4G/5G variants while the A72 is limited to 4G.

• OPPO F19 Pro, F19 Pro+ 5G

  • OPPO has started teasing the OPPO F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5G on Amazon India. Rumored specs of OPPO F19 Pro are  6.4-inch AMOLED punch-hole display, MediaTek Helio P95 chipset, 48MP Quad cameras, 16MP selfie, 4,310mAh battery with 30W charging and sell around ₹20,000.
  • The OPPO F19 Pro+ is said to be a 5G smartphone with the same size as above,  Dimensity 800U chipset, 64MP quad-cameras, 32MP selfie shooter, 4,500mAh battery with 30W charging.

• Motorola G10, G30, G50, G100

  • Motorola is expected to bring a whole new G-series of devices in 2021. Of this, the Motorola G10, G30, G50, G100 are said to debut very soon and it could be this month.
  • Moto G10 and G30 are already official and are heading to India this month. The G50, G100 are said to be 5G devices where the G50 is the leaked ‘Ibiza‘ and the G100 is likely the rebadged Motorola Edge S for Global markets.

• POCO X3 Pro

  • POCO is said to launch a ‘Pro’ variant of the X3 Pro in India this month. The device may feature a Snapdragon 855/855+ chipset, 48MP Quad-cameras, Wi-Fi 5GHz,  MIUI 12 out of the box.

• Vivo X60 series, iQOO 7

  • Vivo is expected to launch about 11 smartphones before the end of April in India. And the X60 series could debut here and Globally(with a few tweaks) in March. Interestingly, the Vivo X50 Pro+ from last year will likely accompany the launch in India.
  • iQOO 7 is rumored to bring two more devices to India in March 2021. And one of them could be the iQOO 7 as it has already appeared on Geekbench.

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro

  • Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is expected to debut with features like 6.81-inch 2K quad-curved 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 chipset, Triple-cameras with Samsung ISOCELL GN2 50MP main lens, a Periscope Telephoto sensor(up to 120X digital zoom), 5,000mAh battery with a rumored 67W wireless charging.

So these were the upcoming Smartphones for the month of March 2021. Although this was a long list, we hope it was useful and informational.

We will be back next month for another edition until then stay tuned to our social media channels.

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Ever since Lenovo bought Motorola, we haven’t really come across a smartphone that was both powerful and exciting for regular consumers. Especially in China, we have been waiting for an interesting model for a while. But this year, that wait ended with the launch of the new Motorola Edge S. As the first Snapdragon 870 smartphone, the brand is trying to regain its footing in the mobile industry. So let’s see how good the Motorola Edge S in real life.

Motorola Edge S Review: Box Contents 

Although it comes in a compact box, Motorola has, thankfully, decided to still include a charger and cable inside the box. It is worth mentioning that the Edge S’ case did not come separately in the box, rather it was already installed on the phone. I guess this should be the secret of how it is possible to make the box so small when there is a charger included.

Motorola Edge S Review: Design

If there was one word to describe the hands-on experience, it would be “Rough”.

The phone weighs 215 grams and is 9.69mm thick. Add a 6.7″ screen to this and the phone feels very bulky. The good thing is that the screen aspect ratio is 21:9, so it’s not particularly hard to grip. On the front, you’ll find a 1080p dual hole-punch screen with a 90hz refresh rate. It is rare that the two holes are not combined into one oval shape. The back cover reflects purple or blue light when viewed at different angles. It looks like glass but is actually plastic. There is a fingerprint sensor on the side and even a headphone jack, which was surprising.

And there is an additional multifunction button. It can be customized to open programs with one click. Double tapping on the fingerprint sensor can also trigger a similar function.

However, some details of the Edge S are not quite good enough. For example, the screen protector is smaller than the screen size, resulting in the edges not being covered. There is almost no oleophobic layer on the screen and back cover. So the entire phone will be covered in fingerprints after a few hours of handling, which makes the display very shabby. The top and bottom bezels are also very wide. 

Yes, I agree it retails for a cheap price tag but there are plenty of phones in its price range that are more refined than this. Unfortunately, if you are someone who wants a phone that feels premium, the Edge S may not live up to your expectations.

That said, I know that users who actually get this phone will be for its processor. This year’s Snapdragon 888 was too powerful resulting in overheating issues.

 So can the Edge S with Snapdragon 870 give us a satisfactory performance?

Motorola Edge S Review: Snapdragon 870 Gaming & Performance

On Antutu Benchmark the phone scored a respectable 640,000 while in 3DMARK it got around 4900. Compared to the Mi 11’s Snapdragon 888 the gap is still very obvious. But Benchmark tests only show their peak performance, and gaming is the only real way to check the true level of sustained performance output for a smartphone.

So let’s play some games on the device. 

PUBG naturally goes without saying, ran almost always at 60 fps. Genshin Impact was better optimized for the Snapdragon 888 chip after a recent update. We compare this to the re-tested Mi 11. The Edge S has an average frame rate of only 47 fps. Whereas the Mi 11 can reach 53 fps. 

The Edge S averaged 48 fps in BrightRidge while the Mi 11 averaged 52 fps. So there is a visible difference in performance in terms of numbers. But in terms of real-world experience, the Snapdragon 870 still has the edge. The Snapdragon 888’s frame rate plummets when it overheats, which can be noticeably felt. But the Snapdragon 870 is largely immune to this phenomenon.

And the Edge S tops out at around 50°C. However, the Mi 11 can reach up to 55°C. It’s already hard to hold the phone when you are gaming. So if the Edge S is used as a phone dedicated to gaming, I think it’s still good.

Motorola Edge S Review: Camera 

Main Camera

Next, we put the focus on the Camera system of the Motorola Edge S. Let’s start with the Edge S’ camera setup. The four rear cameras consist of a 64mp main camera, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP portrait depth of field lens, and a TOF lens. The daytime performance of the main camera is relatively good, with natural colors. Apart from the highlights and purple-fringing issue, which were not so well controlled, the camera quality was quite satisfactory for a phone at this price point.

Night Camera Samples

The nighttime performance is not as good as the daytime. Highlights overflow, details in dark are lost and noise is noticeable. Turning on night mode only improves the exposure imbalance, but the other shortcomings remain the same. 

64MP Mode

At night, it’s fine for recording. But note that you can’t expect much from its video performance in low light. We also tested the Ultra-Resolution mode. This mode outputs 64MP photos. But the difference in sharpness compared to the straight-out 16MP photos is not very noticeable.

Ultra Wide Camera

The ultra-wide camera performs similarly when compared to the main camera, although the purple-fringing issue is much worse in the daytime. In low light, the performance of the ultra-wide camera is worse than the main camera, and there is no night mode for the ultra-wide camera. So it’s best to stick to brighter places if you want to take pictures with an ultra-wide camera.

Macro Camera

The ultra-wide camera can also take macro photos. The photos are good. But because there is no OIS, you need to keep your hand very steady when you shoot.

Motorola Edge S Review: Battery

The back cover is made of plastic, so you must be wondering why the phone is still so heavy? The reason is that it comes with a huge 5000mAh battery. But the battery life is not just about battery capacity, it’s also about optimizations. One hour of 1080p internet video consumes 14%, one hour of web browsing consumes 11%, half an hour of Genshin Impact consumes 12% and 20 minutes of BrightRidge consumes 13%. A day without charging should not be a problem.

However, the maximum charging power is limited to 20 Watts. You only get 37% charge in half an hour and 68% in one hour. A full charge takes close to two hours, which is a long time of waiting. If you forget to charge it before going to bed, it’s still a pain to get the Edge S completely charged.

Motorola Edge S Review: Verdict

So after looking at all the configurations, do you think the Motorola Edge S is worth buying? 

Well, it’s not great in a lot of areas. But with the Snapdragon 870 and 5000mah battery, and a very cost-effective price, it makes for an excellent gaming smartphone. If you’re on a budget and want a gaming phone, you should definitely consider it.

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It looks like Qualcomm gave life to a new niche of handsets after releasing the Snapdragon 870. We are talking about very affordable flagship killers powered by this chipset, which is actually an upgrade of the Snapdragon 865+ released in 2020. It is not the best chipset by Qualcomm, but it is still a flagship SoC with 5G connectivity and delivers amazing performance. The most affordable devices launched with this chipset are the Redmi K40 by Xiaomi and the Motorola Edge S. Which one is the best and which has the highest value for money? This comparison is here to give you the answer.

Xiaomi Redmi K40 vs Motorola Edge S

Design

Despite they are actually affordable flagships, both Redmi K40 and Motorola Edge S come with an attractive design. The camera module is not invasive, the screen-to-body ratio is high and the display has a punch hole design. According to Motorola, the Edge S is splash resistant, while Redmi K40 does not provide any protection against water, at least officially. On the other hand, the Redmi K40 is thinner and lighter thanks to its smaller battery, and smaller display. If you want a device that fits better in a pocket and is easier to use with one hand, then Redmi K40 is actually a better choice. But the protection against water offered by the Motorola Edge S is an important added value.

Display

If we consider the displays, the Redmi K40 wins and you should choose it without thinking twice if you are looking for the best image quality. The Redmi K40 has a Super AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification, as well as a very high 1300 nits peak brightness. It is almost a flagship display if we consider the color reproduction, the refresh rate, and the brightness. The Motorola Edge S has a midrange-class IPS display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and HDR10 certification, as well as a  lower 560 nits typical brightness. Despite the Redmi K40 has an AMOLED display, both the phones feature a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

As mentioned in the intro, Redmi K40 and Motorola Edge S are fueled by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform by Qualcomm. The SoC is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of fast UFS 3.1 native storage. In terms of the hardware department, it is essentially a draw. When it comes to the software, you get a user interface close to stock Android with the Motorola Edge S and a highly-customized MIUI with the Redmi K40. Both the phones run Android 11 out of the box. Note that Motorola Edge S has expandable storage thanks to a micro SD slot, while Redmi K40 does not.

Camera

The Motorola Edge S has a superior rear camera to the Redmi K40. It is composed of a 64 MP main sensor with an f/1.7 focal aperture, a 16 MP ultrawide sensor with a 121 degrees FOV, a 2 MP depth sensor, and an additional TOF 3D sensor. Even the front camera department is better: it consists of a 16 MP main sensor and a secondary 8 MP ultrawide lens.

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Battery

The Motorola Edge S packs a bigger battery with a 5000 mAh capacity, while you get just 4520 mAh with the Redmi K40. The Redmi K40 has smaller dimensions thanks to its smaller battery, but the Motorola Edge S provides a longer battery life. On the other hand, the Redmi K40 charges faster with its 33W fast charging technology, while Motorola Edge S stops at 20W.

Price

The starting price of the Motorola Edge S is €250/$302, while Redmi K40 starts from €280/$338. Those €30 do not make the difference. What does are the cameras and the displays. If you want a better display quality, then go for the Redmi K40. But if you need a better camera phone, then Motorola Edge S is actually better. I would actually choose the K40 because despite the Edge S has a better camera department, it remains a mid-range camera phone.

Xiaomi Redmi K40 vs Motorola Edge S: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K40

PRO

• AMOLED display
• 120 Hz refresh rate
• Stereo speakers
• Faster charging

CONS

• Smaller battery

Motorola Edge S

PRO

• Better rear camera
• Ultrawide front camera
• Bigger battery
• Micro SD slot

CONS

• Inferior display

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Last month, Motorola launched the Motorola Edge S in China as the world’s first smartphone fueled by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform. Rumors have claimed that the device will be heading to global markets as the Moto G100. Hence, it is likely to end up as the most powerful G-series phone from the brand. It appears that the arrival of the device could be close at hand as the Moto G100 has appeared at Geekbench’s database (via).

Before the Motorola Edge S moniker was confirmed, it was referred to as the ‘Nio’ codename. The same codename is mentioned in the Geekbench 5 listing of the Motorola Moto G100. The processor is mentioned with a 1.80GHz base frequency. The source code of the listing has revealed that the SoC can reach maximum speeds of 3.19GHz and it has Adreno G50 graphics. Hence, it is confirmed that it is equipped with the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

The Moto G100 variant that has appeared at Geekbench has 8 GB of RAM and it boots to Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests, the G100 scored 957 and 2815 points, respectively. The company could be internally testing the performance of the device before making it official. As mentioned above, it is likely to end up as a global version of the Edge S phone. It remains to be seen whether the Moto G100 goes official within Q1. A recent report claimed that it may launch in India this month.

Motorola Edge S specifications

The Motorola Edge S has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display that offers a 21:9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 870 SoC is coupled with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. It comes in UFS 3.1 storage choices like 128 GB and 256 GB.

At the front, the Edge S has a 16-megapixel main selfie camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter. Its rear camera module has a 64-megapixel main lens, a 16-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Its 5,000mAh battery is coupled with 20W fast charging support.

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After a hectic end to the year 2020, 2021 has already started with a bang. And we are back with the upcoming Smartphones for the month of February 2021. This month usually gets a lot of Flagship launches but some companies like Samsung, Xiaomi have already launched their top smartphones early.

Nevertheless, we have got a lot of devices from Huawei, OPPO, Redmi, Vivo, realme, Nokia, and more. Although we are still early into the month of February, few brands have already launched their devices so be sure to read till the end to know about them.

HUAWEI Mate X2

This is probably the most important launch of the month, if you ask me. Huawei has stood the test of the toughest times in the last two years. The company is still the hero of the home country China.

Anyway, the third-gen Foldable device(after Mate X, Mate Xs), the HUAWEI Mate X2 will launch on February 22 in China. Expected specs include an inward folding 8.01 inches main display, likely a 6.45-inch Cover display, Kirin 9000 5G chipset, quad-cameras with 50MP sensor, 16MP dual-front punch-hole cameras, 4,400mAh battery with  66W rapid charging, and more.

Xiaomi Mi 11 and Mi 11 Lite, Mi 11 Pro

Xiaomi unveiled the world’s first Snapdragon 888 chipset phone(Xiaomi Mi 11) in China back in December. This device is confirmed to debut Globally on February 8. Alongside the flagship, Xiaomi is also expected to bring a Mi 11 Lite. As for the Mi 11 Lite specs, it is likely to feature a 120Hz LCD panel, Snapdragon 732G chipset, 64MP quad-cameras, 4,250mAh battery with 33W charging, 6/8GB RAM, 64/128/256GB storage MIUI 12.

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The Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11 are also coming to India but the exact date is unknown. Apart from this, the Chinese giant might also launch a ‘Pro’ variant of the Mi 11 in China this month.

The expected specs of the Mi 11 Pro include QHD+(2K) OLED 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 chipset, 5,000mAh battery with 120W Wired & 67W wireless charging, 12/16GB RAM, 256/512GB storage, quad-cameras with 120x digital zoom, and more. There’s also a Mi 10 Ultra-like device rumored but info regarding it is bleak.

Redmi K40 and K40 Pro, Note 10 and Note 10 Pro

Redmi has already started teasing the Redmi K40 series in China and it is coming in February. It is expected to have two devices- Redmi K40, K40 Pro. The non-Pro might carry an upcoming Snapdragon 775 chipset whereas the Pro will probably get the Snapdragon 888.

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Other Expected specs include a 120Hz OLED punch-hole display, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, 64MP sensor-equipped quad-cameras also having a 1/1.5-inch sensor. Let’s wait for more leaks in the coming days.

Redmi Note 10 series

The Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro are expected to launch in India in February, courtesy of Ishan Agarwal. They are rumored to come in 4G(Note 10, 10 Pro) and 5G(Note 10 Pro) versions. Certifications like TUV, Indonesia Telecom, and FCC show that the Redmi Note 10 will run MIUI 12, support 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi.

Other expected specs include 4/6GB(Note 10), 6/8GB RAM, and up to 128GB Storage, quad-cameras with 64MP (Note 10)/108MP(Pro) sensors, colors- Bronze, Blue, Gray(Note 10 Pro), and White, Green, Gray(Note 10), and more.

ASUS ROG Phone 5

Just like the flagships, 2021 is likely to see an early debut of the Gaming Smartphones. This time, out of nowhere, players like Redmi are also joining the list. Other prominent brands like ASUS, Nubia, have already started teasing the devices.

ASUS has already started teasing the next ROG Phone and it could be the ROG Phone 5. A recent TENAA listing shows that it has a dot-Matrix LED rear, 6.78-inch OLED display, a 6,000mAh battery, and runs Android 11.

Other expected specs include 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888 chipset, 65W charging, 64MP main camera, and more. The rumored launch date is Feb. 12.

Nokia 3.4, 5.4

HMD Global has been focusing on mid-range and budget devices lately. The company’s rumored Nokia 9.3 Purview seems like a never attainable fruit. Anyway, the company will launch Nokia 5.4 in the USA on February 15 and India on Feb. 10(Our Exclusive). It has also started teasing the Nokia 3.4 for India and we can expect it on the same day.

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Talking about Specs, Nokia 5.4 from Europe features a 6.39-inch HD+ LCD screen,  Snapdragon 662 processor, quad-cameras with a 48MP sensor, 16MP selfie shooter, 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging, 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage, Android 10(at launch).

The Nokia 3.4, which launched in Sep. 2020, features a 6.39-inch HD+ display,  Snapdragon 460 chipset, 3GB RAM, 64GB storage+microSD slot, triple-camera with 13MP sensor, 4,000mAh battery.

Infinix Smart 5

Infinix has confirmed that the Smart 5 will debut in India on February 11. To be clear, this is not the old Infinix Smart 5 from Africa but a rebadged version of the recently launched Infinix Hot 10 Play.

Specs include a  6.82-inch HD+ LCD screen, MediaTek Helio G25 chipset, 13MP dual camera, 8MP selfie camera, fingerprint sensor, 6,000mAh battery, and Android 10 Go Edition.

Samsung Galaxy A52, A72, and A32 4G, Galaxy M62/F62

Samsung has already begun the year with a bang by launching Galaxy S21 series. Now, it is moving to midranges. The ever-famous Galaxy Ax series will likely get the successors, Galaxy A32 4G, A52, and A72. As we all know, it has already launched a 5G version of Galaxy A32.

Reports say that a 4G version for some markets is coming and it could launch it in Black, Blue, White, and Lavender colors. Expected specs include a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display, MediaTek Helio G85 SoC chipset, 48MP  quad-camera setup, 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging, NFC, and run One UI 3.0 based on Android 11.

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Similar to A32, the Galaxy A52 is also expected to come as 4G and 5G handsets. The device will likely have a 6.46-inch sAMOLED FHD+ Infinity-O display, Snapdragon 720G/Snapdragon 750G chipset, 64-megapixel quad-camera system,  15W charging, run Android 11 OS, 6/8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, and a starting price of ~$450.

Apart from 5G, leak says that a 4G version of Galaxy A72 will feature a 6.7-inch sAMOLED Infinity-O display, Snapdragon 720G chipset, up to 8GB RAM, 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging, quad-cameras with 64MP+12MP(ultra-wide)+two 5MP(Macro, Depth) setup, and start around $449.

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Apart from the A-series, Samsung is gearing up to launch an M/F-series very soon and reports say that it could be February. This time the rumored Galaxy F62/M62 will share a lot of specs in common and be a Phablet-like device.

Expected specs include an AMOLED panel, Exynos 9825 flagship chipset, NFC, 7,000mAh battery with 25W charging, quad-cameras, storage up to 256GB, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio jack ports, run Android 11.

Other Expected launches

OPPO Reno5 Pro+ 5G, F19/F21

OPPO Reno5 Pro+, which was once thought to be exclusive to China, will probably make its way to global markets thanks to its GCC listing. With Xiaomi releasing its Mi 11 Globally this month, OPPO might fancy its chances by bringing the Reno5 Pro+.

Either way, the Specs of the flagship include a 6.55-inch curved AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 865 chipset, quad-cameras with 50MP sensor(IMX766), 32MP selfie shooter, 4,500mAh battery with 65W charging.

Further, the company is also tipped to launch the OPPO F19/F21 series in India this month. Sporting a sleeker design, Glass back the device will be different from the predecessor. However, specs are not known yet.

Vivo S7t 5G

Vivo is gearing up to launch a Vivo S9 in March as per the rumors. Before that, the company is might launch a Vivo S7t in China. Retailer listings are already live and they point towards a price of 2,598 Yuan (~$402).

Expected Specs include 6.44-inch AMOLED display,  Dimensity 820 chipset, dual Selfie camera(44MP+8MP), triple-camera(64MP+8MP+2MP), 4,000mAh battery with 33W fast charger.

Update[Feb. 4, 13:37 GMT]: The Vivo S7t 5G has gone official in China a few hours ago and it is priced at ¥2,698($417.39).

Galaxy XCover5

Samsung’s XCover 5 could be the first rugged smartphone from a top brand in 2021 after the Galaxy XCover Pro last year. The device is already certified by the US’s FCC and appeared on the Geekbench listing.

Expected Specs include 5.3-inch HD+ display, Exynos 850 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 3,000mAh battery with 15W charging, single 16MP rear and 5MP front cameras, LTE connectivity.

Motorola Edge S

Motorola launched the Motorola Edge S in China last month. This starts as low as 1,999 yuan($310) and sports a flagship Snapdragon 870 chipset. This device is tipped to launch in India later this month.

We aren’t sure what branding/name it would carry in India but expected specs include a 6.7-inch LCD 90Hz screen, Snapdragon 865/870 chipset, 64MP quad-camera, dual 16+8MP selfie cameras, 5,000mAh battery with 20W charging.

Other Gaming Phones

Other Gaming Phones from Nubia, Black Shark, and Redmi are expected to launch sometime in Q1 2021. We don’t have an exact date yet but let’s not skip through them. The Red Magic 6 will get a Tencent Games Edition.

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The Black Shark 4, on the other hand, has appeared on TENAA and it shows a 6.67-inch display, Android 11, and 10.3mm thickness. The company has already confirmed specs like Snapdragon 888 chipset, 4,500mAh battery with 120W charging.

Redmi has also confirmed that it will debut its first Gaming phone and it is said to feature MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset.

Already launched(Feb. 1 – 4)

• Samsung Galaxy M02
• POCO M3
• itel A47
• realme X7 series- realme X7, realme X7 Pro
• Vivo S7t 5G

So these were the list of devices confirmed/expected to launch in February 2021. We hope you got useful info and if you did, please share your feedback in the comments below. That said, we will be back next month for another list, so stay tuned till then!

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A few days ago, Lenovo-owned Motorola had launched its flagship smartphone — Motorola Edge S, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. Today, the device was made available for purchase for the first time in China.

Soon after the device was made available for purchase, the company shared that it managed to sell more than 10,000 units of the Motorola Edge S smartphone in the first sale within just two minutes.

The smartphone comes in two color options — Emerald Glaze and Emerald Light. It is offered in three configurations — 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB, costing 1,999 yuan (~$310), 2,399 yuan (~$371), and 2,799 yuan (~$433) respectively.

Coming to the configuration, the Motorola Edge S features a 6.7-inch LCD display that offers 2520 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 21:9 aspect ratio. It has a pixel density of 409 PPI and supports HDR10, and a DCI-P3 color gamut.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, making it the first smartphone to pack this new chipset. It also packs LPDDR5 RAM which is 72% faster than LPDDR4 and the UFS 3.1 storage which is 25% faster than UFS 3.0.

In the camera department, the phone has a quad-camera setup on the back that includes a 64MP f/1.7 primary sensor, a 16MP 121-degree ultrawide angle lens, a 2MP depth-sensing camera for taking better portrait images, and a ToF camera lens.

On the front side, the smartphone has a 16MP sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The device is running the MY UI custom interface which is based on the latest Android 11 operating system, along with support for Motorola’s gestures. It packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 20W fast charging.

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There were a number of pretty big announcements last week, and if you missed out on them because you were focused on the stock market, here’s a recap.

Motorola Edge S launched as the new flagship killer king

Motorola launched a new smartphone in China that has set a high standard for the flagship killer category. The Motorola Edge S starts at ~$310 and packs a Snapdragon 870 processor, a 90Hz display, dual front-facing cameras, quad-rear cameras, Turbo fast LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5000mAh battery. It also has a desktop interface, allowing you to use it as a computer when connected to an external display. That is definitely a lot you are getting for that price.

Carl Pei finally unveils what he has been cooking and it’s Nothing

Former OnePlus executive and co-founder, Carl Pei, unveiled his new startup following his exit from the phone company he founded, and to our surprise it is Nothing. Yes, Nothing is the name of his new London-based company.

The company is said to be into consumer technology and plans to announce its first batch of smart devices later this year. No info was provided about what category these smart devices will fall under but the company’s plan is to release an ecosystem of devices.

India permanently bans TikTok, WeChat, and several others

After issuing a temporary ban last year, the Indian government has permanently banned 60 Chinese apps that include popular ones such as TikTok, WeChat, Baidu, and UC Browser. ByteDance has had to cut its workforce following the loss of users of its app, TikTok.

The Indian government has said that the response gotten from the companies that own the affected apps regarding the security concerns it raised has not been satisfactory.

Xiaomi’s Mi Air Charge Technology is the wireless charging you’ve always wanted

Mi Air Charge Technology is the wireless charging technology we’ve always wanted – one that doesn’t have you tethered to a spot. Current wireless charging technology requires you to place your phone on a device to charge but Xiaomi’s new and proprietary technology allows your phone to begin to charge wirelessly once you enter a room. The technology uses millimeter waves to charge and power compatible devices within a certain range.

Sony’s first 5G phone for the US is for professionals and costs $2500

After nearly a year since it was announced, Sony’s Xperia Pro smartphone is now available for purchase in the US. The Japanese manufacturer is targeting professionals especially those in the creative industry. It packs professional camera features that are not available on the Xperia 1 II which it is based upon and it also costs a whopping $2500.

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Motorola Edge S has been officially released a day ago with its 6.7-inch LCD screen having 90Hz refresh rate. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G processor coupled with Adreno 650 GPU, the device is powerful inside and beautiful outside. If you already have your eye on the device, then you can now avail $50 Off on the device from Giztop.

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Giztop is running an Early Bird Sale offer by which you can apply the coupon code: MES50 to get $50 Off on the Edge S before Feb 28. With the offer, you can get the device for a price as low as $449.

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If you’re unversed, the Motorola Edge S comes with 64MP rear quad-cameras and 16MP+8MP dual front cameras. 6GB/8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage and a 5000mAh battery fuel the device with 20W of fast charging support. The device runs MY UI which is based on Android 11 OS. That being said, head over to the GizTop website and book your piece today itself by saving $50.

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Yesterday, Lenovo launched the Motorola Edge S in China as the first flagship killer smartphone of 2021. The handset is also the world’s first device powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. Within a day from its debut, rumors have begun to pop up regarding this phone’s Indian launch.

According to a tipster called Debayan Roy (@Gadgetsdata), Lenovo-owned  Motorola could launch the brand-new Motorola Edge S in India in either mid or late February. That’s not all, the company may also announce a Moto G series smartphone in the same month.

This person is mostly known for sharing certifications and patents on Twitter. Therefore, we would highly recommend you to consider this piece of information with a pinch of salt.

With that being said, as per the latest leak of the Motorola Edge S before its launch, the company will be releasing a second variant codenamed ‘Tahoe’. This version is said to debut as Moto G100 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, instead of the new Snapdragon 870 like in the Edge S, which bears the codename ‘Nio’.

Further, since Lenovo has been releasing the same phone with different brandings in various markets, we are not sure with what name the Motorola Edge S will launch in India. Also, although it starts at ¥1,999 ($309) in China, it may cost a bit more in India but still, it should be one of the affordable smartphones with a flagship chipset.

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At an event in China today, Motorola announced its latest smartphone – the Edge S. The Motorola Edge S is the world’s first Snapdragon 870 smartphone and it not only packs a punch in terms of performance, but it also tops it with a big battery capacity, a total of six cameras, and a starting price of ¥1999 (~$310).

Motorola Edge S Design

Don’t be fooled by the name, the Motorola Edge S doesn’t have a curved display. The screen is flat and is home to a double-hole punch for two front-facing cameras. However, the back of the phone is curved and it is home to four cameras arranged in a fashion similar to a gas cooker. The phone has an NVCM coating and is available in two colors – Emerald Glaze and Emerald Light.

Motorola Edge S Specifications

The Motorola Edge S has a 6.7-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The screen’s resolution is 2520 x 1080 and it has a PPI of 409, HDR10, and a DCI-P3 color gamut.

The Snapdragon 870 processor brings an improvement in performance over its predecessors. Its CPU performance is said to be 12% higher than that of the Snapdragon 865 while GPU performance has increased by 10%.

According to Motorola, the Edge S scores higher than the Mi 10 on AnTuTu.
Its overall score on the benchmarking platform is 680,826 points as against the Mi 10’s 585,232 points.

That high score is not only due to the new processor but also as a result of the Turbo LPDDR5 RAM which is 72% faster than LPDDR4, and also the UFS 3.1 storage which is 25% faster than UFS 3.0.

The four cameras on the back of the phone include a 64MP f/1.7 camera, a 16MP 121° ultrawide angle camera that also doubles as a 2.8CM macro camera, a 2MP depth camera for taking better portrait images, and a TOF camera that has a light ring around it. The selfie cameras are a 16MP sensor and an 8MP 100° ultrawide angle camera.

The camera packs a number of features including a vlog mode, night mode, and can record in 6K video at 30 fps and in 4K at 60 fps. The phone also has Audio Zoom so you can get in closer to the source of a sound when recording just as you would zoom in with a camera to get closer to your subject.

The Motorola Edge S doesn’t come with ZUI but a new user interface called MY UI that is based on Android 11. Motorola says it is lighter and is more efficient. It also has its own assistant called moto AI. Some of the other features it has are a desktop mode, object recognition, and a split-screen feature that can be activated easily by swiping the side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Motorola’s famous gestures are not gone, so you can still activate silent mode by doing a triple chop, turn on and off the flash with a double chop, and quickly enter the camera app with a quick flick of your wrist twice.

Motorola Edge S has an audio jack and a USB-C port that charges the 5000mAh battery at 20W. It also has an IP52 rating, dual SIM support, Bluetooth 5.1, and dual-frequency GPS.

Motorola Edge S Price and Availability

The Motorola Edge S comes in three configurations and below are their prices:

• 6GB + 128GB = ¥1999 (~$310)
• 8GB + 128GB = ¥2399 (~$371)
• 8GB + 256GB = ¥2799 (~$433)

The phone is already available for pre-order in China.

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Rumors have revealed a lot of information on an upcoming Motorola phone that is codenamed as Nio. It is being said that the device will be launching as the Motorola Edge S this evening in China. Recent reports have claimed that it will be breaking cover as a G-series smartphone in markets outside of China. Reliable tipsters have now revealed the moniker that the handset will be carrying in the global markets.

It is now known that the Motorola Nio phone will be heading to markets outside of China as Motorola Moto G100. The Capri and Capri Plus phones that have been in the rumors are expected to hit the markets as Moto G10 and Moto G30, respectively.

Coming back to the Moto G100, it will be a flagship-grade device powered by the newly introduced Snapdragon 870 mobile platform. In an image shared by reliable tipster Evan Blass, the Moto G100 can be seen docked in an HMDI cradle, which allows it to offer users with desktop PC experience like Samsung DeX. The said feature was recently teased by Motorola China recently for the Edge S as Multi-Screen Collaboration mode.

Also, the HDMI cradle has a rotating/swiveling that makes it possible to use the rear-facing cameras for split-screen teleconferencing. The tipster claimed that the color variant of the G100 which can be seen in the image will be called Iridescent Ocean.

Past reports have revealed that the smartphone will be coming with a 6.7-inch FHD+ display, a 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual selfie camera setup, a 64-megapixel quad-camera system, a 5,000mAh battery, and Android 11 OS. It may arrive in RAM variants like 8 GB and 12 GB along with storage options such as 128 GB and 256 GB.

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Lenovo-owned Motorola has already confirmed the Motorola Edge S as the company’s upcoming smartphone and the device is already up for reservation through JD.com. Now, ahead of the official launch, new details about the device have surfaced online.

As per the latest information, the smartphone will come with a feature called Multi-Screen Collaboration which appears to be aimed at business professionals. The feature seems to be capable of projecting content from the smartphone to a monitor or other external display, allowing users to showcase their work on a bigger screen.

The company has already confirmed that the device will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset and will be the first smartphone in the world to pack this new smartphone processor.

Based on the leaks so far, the Motorola Edge S is expected to come with a 6.7-inch display that offers a 105Hz refresh rate. It features a quad-camera setup on the back that is likely to have a 64MP primary sensor.

On the front side, the device reportedly has a 16MP + 8MP dual-camera setup. In the software department, the phone is likely to run the latest Android 11 operating system and the company has teased the phone to have a large capacity battery — 5,000mAh.

The Motorola Edge S is all set to go official in China tomorrow, i.e. 26th January. So, to know more about the phone, including its specifications, features, pricing, and availability, we will have to wait for a few more hours.

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There are not a lot of announcements scheduled for next week but it should still be a pretty interesting one. The two main ones are the launch of Motorola’s new Edge phone and the unveiling of Carl Pei’s new company.

Motorola Moto Edge S launch

Motorola has a launch scheduled for January 26 in China and it is for a new smartphone. The Lenovo-owned company plans to unveil the Motorola Edge S on that day. This is a big launch for Motorola as it is its first flagship phone in the country in a while and it will also be the first Snapdragon 870 phone in the world.

The phone is expected to launch with a large display that has an FHD+ resolution, a high refresh rate, quad rear cameras, and a massive 5000mAh battery. It should also be priced competitively.

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Carl Pei’s new company

Carl Pei, the former OnePlus co-founder, also has a big announcement next week. The young entrepreneur revealed last week that he will unveil his new company on the 27th of January.

Mr. Pei has done a great job at keeping details of his new startup under wraps. The only thing we have learned is that the new company will deal in audio products. There have also been reports about early investors that include the popular YouTuber, Casey Neistat; Steve Huffman who is the CEO of Reddit; Tony Fadell who invented the iPod, and Kunal Shah, the founder of CRED.

Kunal Shah is reported to have said in a statement that he is sure the new consumer electronics company will be a disruptor in the tech industry. That sure sounds exciting and we can’t wait for Wednesday to be here.

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Motorola Edge S is a flagship smartphone that is launching in China on January 26. The company has already confirmed that it will feature the newly launched Snapdragon 870 chipset. Also, this Edge S is speculated to be the Chinese version of the Motorola “Nio” that is appearing in leaks lately. Today, a Leaked poster almost confirms the same and reveals possible color variants of the device.

As spotted by a Twitter user Ankit(@TechnoAnkit1), an alleged Motorola Edge S poster has been leaked on Weibo. The image looks like the marketing teaser that appears on a website. Anyway, the poster shows the launch date which is scheduled on January 26 at 19:30 Beijing time(UTC+08:00).

Additionally, it also gives the first look at how the rear of the Edge S would probably be. It appears on what looks like White/Silver and Blue colors. We see quad-cameras which is very similar to the leaked images of the Motorola “Nio”.

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Coincidentally, Nils Ahrensmeier, who posted the live images of Nio back then, said that the device would get a ‘Sky’ and ‘Beryl’ color options. As you can see below, the Edge S poster also has the similar colors(Sky- Shining White/Silver) and (Beryl- Blue) and quad-cameras.

While Motorola/Lenovo hasn’t shared this poster officially on Weibo yet, it has indeed teased the layout on the latest post. The post shows an array of circles with top-left four ones shaded in Blue teasing the layout. Coming back, the leaked images also show power (maybe with Fingerprint sensor embedded) and Volume buttons to the right.

Motorola Edge S is already up for reservations on JD.com ahead of the launch. It will feature a dual-punch hole display that probably measure 6.7-inches and has up to 105Hz refresh rate.

Other expected specs include a 64MP quad-camera, 16MP+8MP dual front cameras, 5,000mAh battery, 8/12GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, and run Android 11 out of the box. Let’s wait for official confirmation to know more.

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Earlier today (22nd January 2021), the Motorola Edge S went live for reservation. The device is the first smartphone to feature the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset and can be reserved through JD.com.

On the popular Chinese e retail website, the new device has been opened for reservations. For those unaware, the Motorola Edge S is the latest smartphone launched by the company and features a 6.7 inch FHD+ display that has a 16 megapixel dual punch hole selfie camera shooter on the front. On the rear, a 64 megapixel primary camera is housed while the device is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack.

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Under the hood, the Motorola Edge S feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 870 SoC. It is the first device to sport the new chipset, which is based on the 7nm process from TSMC, the world’s largest contract chip maker. The new chip is 5G enabled, meaning it is compatible with the newer and faster bandwidth thanks to the X55 5G modem that is also paired with the Adreno 650 GPU for mobile gaming.

At the moment, the device is only open for reservations, which means that it has yet to be launched or be available for purchase. But the Motorola Edge S is confirmed to launch on 26th January 2021. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing more updates and provide additional details after the new smartphone is launched.

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Motorola Edge S is scheduled to launch in China on January 26. The company already confirmed that the device will feature Snapdragon 870 chipset. Ahead of the launch next week, Lenovo China’s GM has shared the AnTuTu score of the Edge S.

Chen Jin shared the AnTuTu benchmark score of the upcoming Motorola Edge S on Weibo. In the screenshot, you can see the overall score to be around 679,860. Although the average score is a bit far from Snapdragon 888(ref: Black Shark 4), things get interesting in the Graphics category.

If you look at the GPU split up score, it is around 290,268 points whereas a typical gaming smartphone like iQOO 7 scores around 314,968. It is a no-brainer that AnTuTu scores differ with scenarios and as Jin says, Motorola Edge S could be capable of achieving more as well. That said, the Edge S scores 189,694, 103,322, 96,576 in CPU, Memory, and UX categories respectively.

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Snapdragon 870 chipset was announced a couple of days ago. Carrying the part number SM8250-AC, the processor with Kryo 585 CPU@ 3.2GHz frequency is supposed to overpower Snapdragon 865 & 865+. Accordingly, the AnTuTu score of Motorola Edge S beats devices like Mi 10 Ultra, iQOO 5 Pro from December AnTuTu report.

Anyway, we will have to wait till the launch to know more about the real-world performance and software optimization(UX) on the Edge S. The next flagship Smartphone is reportedly the Chinese variant of the Motorola ‘Nio’ Global version. It is expected to feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ dual punch-hole display with a refresh rate up to 105Hz.

Other expected specs include a 64MP quad-camera, 16MP+8MP dual front cameras, 5,000mAh battery, 8/12GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, and run Android 11 out of the box.

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Earlier today, Qualcomm announced the new Snapdragon 870 processor. The press release revealed that among the manufacturers signed up for the chipset is Motorola. Now, it has been confirmed that the Motorola Edge S will be powered by the chipset when it is unveiled on January 26.

The Edge S is Motorola’s first flagship phone in a while for the Chinese market and the first Moto Edge smartphone to launch in China. The official Lenovo China Weibo account says it will also be the first phone in the world to be powered by the Snapdragon 870.

The Snapdragon 870 is a 7nm chipset with a clock speed of 3.2GHz. It is an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 865 Plus which itself is an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 865.

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The Motorola Edge S has been reported to have a 6.7-inch display with an FHD+ resolution, two holes in the screen for dual front-facing cameras, and an unusual 105Hz refresh rate. The chipset is expected to be paired with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and be available in multiple storage options.

It has also been revealed that the phone has a quad-camera system that includes a 64MP main camera and a 16MP ultrawide angle camera. In front, the main camera is a 16MP sensor paired with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera. It should also have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 5000mAh battery but there is no info on the fast charging technology. However, we expect the phone will run ZUI based on Android 11 out of the box.

At the moment, we do not know if the phone will get a global release but there is a chance that if it does, it will arrive under the Moto G umbrella. Motorola announced last month that it has a Snapdragon 800 series-powered Moto G phone planned for 2021. We want to believe the Moto G phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 870.

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Earlier this month, we had reported on Motorola planning on launching a new smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series chip. Now, the company has officially teased “something big”, which could be for the upcoming Motorola Edge S.

Earlier today (19th January 2021), the company shared a new image poster, which teased the imminent launch of a new high end smartphone. At the moment, finer details regarding the upcoming device are currently unknown, although, previous reports have leaked certain specifications. The device is said to sport a new yet to be released Snapdragon 800 series chip, meaning it is not the Snapdragon 888 or 865 SoC.

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Furthermore, it will house a 6.7 inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2520 x 1080px, a high refresh rate of 105Hz, and a punch hole selfie camera on the front. Other leaked specifications include a 64 megapixel primary shooter paired with a 16 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel depth sensor; while on the front, a 16 megapixel and 8 megapixel dual selfie camera setup will be featured. For storage, the device will reportedly offer 8 to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

Unfortunately, these are still unconfirmed reports and we will have to wait for an official company announcement to know for sure. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing more updates when additional information is available. Moto has teased a launch today, so we can expect to find out more then.

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Motorola “Nio” is a smartphone that’s widely rumored to be Motorola’s upcoming flagship device. Ahead of the official launch, alleged live images of the device have now appeared.

First spotted and reported by Nils Ahrensmeier(@NilsAhrDE), the live images of a Motorola device has appeared on Weibo a few days ago. This device has a dual punch-hole screen at the front, and a Moto G 5G Plus-like quad-camera layout on the back. However, the position of Flash is below the cameras here.

Further, the rear of the device seems to have a color that the tipster says is the ‘Sky’ variant. Apart from this, the device will also have a “Beryl” which could be a Green/Blue color. On the back, there is a “64MP camera” and “Audio Zoom” keywords. On the right, there are volume buttons and power-cum-fingerprint senor button.

The settings on the front image shows it as “Motorola Edge Plus” which means this could just be a prototype. That said, the display on this live image is also similar to a front render of Motorola “Nio” with a dual punch-hole screen leaked a few days ago.

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For those who don’t know, a Motorola smartphone codenamed “Nio” and Model number XT2125 has already cleared multiple certifications. So far, we know that a Wi-Fi alliance certification revealing support for Wi-Fi (2.4, 5GHz), and run Android 11.

Similarly, FCC and TUV showed that the device will have 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, NFC, and GNSS, and a 5,000mAh battery with 20W charging. Previous reports said that the device is a flagship running older Snapdragon 865 SoC and a 64MP triple-cameras. However, the latest image contradicts it with a quad-camera image.

Either way, the device will likely have a FHD+ display with a 2520×1080 resolution and a possible 105Hz refresh rate, come with 8/12GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. For cameras, you can expect a 64MP main, 16MP ultra-wide sensors on the back, and a 16MP+8MP(ultra-wide) set up in the front for selfies.

Nevertheless, the Motorola “Nio” is expected to launch as Motorola Edge S in China and a flagship under Moto-G branding elsewhere.

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Motorola‘s upcoming flagship has been in the news quite often in the past few days. First, Lenovo China’s General Manager earlier this week released a teaser which suggests the brand will be launching a Snapdragon 8xx-powered phone soon. The Lenovo GM left off without revealing the name of the model. However, Weibo indicated that the post was published from a Motorola Edge S device

Well, the Chinese tech giant has now released yet another teaser about the device. This time around, the teaser shared on Motorola’s official Weibo page confirmed the device will be known as Motorola Edge S. The device will be the successor to the Motorola Edge which was launched last year.

The post left off without revealing any details concerning the device but well-known Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station had earlier suggested that the handset will be powered by a yet to release Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series SoC and not Snapdragon 888 or 865.

The Motorola Edge S could be a rebranded version of the upcoming Moto G device featuring Snapdragon 800 series SoC, which has been in the news for a while as Motorola Nio (XT2125). If that be the case, the device will flaunt an FHD+ (1080 x 2520 pixels) display with a dual punch-hole cutout and an unusual 105Hz refresh rate.

According to a Geekbench listing, it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with 8GB RAM. This suggests that the unannounced Snapdragon 800 series chip could be based on last year’s flagship SoC. Also, since there’s already an overclocked version in the form of Snapdragon 865+, the new chipset could be an underclocked variant.

Other leaked details about the Motorola Nio include that the device will pack a 64MP primary sensor as well as a 16MP ultra-wide shooter and a 2MP depth sensor in a  triple rear camera arrangement. At the front, there will be a dual-camera setup consisting of a 16MP primary and  8MP ultra-wide sensor. The phone also packs 8GB/12GB RAM, 256GB internal storage, and runs Android 11 out-of-the-box.

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On Monday, the General Manager of Lenovo China teased the arrival of a new Motorola smartphone powered by Snapdragon 8xx SoC. He did not reveal its name but his Weibo post exposed the phone’s branding to be Motorola Edge S. Now, today, a well-known Chinese tipster suggests that this handset will be powered by a yet to release Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series SoC and not Snapdragon 888 or 865.

The Motorola Edge S could be a rebranded version of the upcoming Moto G device featuring Snapdragon 800 series SoC, which has been in the news for a while as Motorola Nio (XT2125). This smartphone is reported to flaunt an FHD+ (1080 x 2520 pixels) display with a dual punch-hole cutout and an unusual 105Hz refresh rate.

According to a Geekbench listing, it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with 8GB RAM. This suggests that the unannounced Snapdragon 800 series chip could be based on last year’s flagship SoC. Also, since there’s already an overclocked version in the form of Snapdragon 865+, the new chipset could be an underclocked variant.

Whatever it turns out to be, it will be debuting first in the Motorola Edge S aka Motorola Nio (XT2125), as per Digital Chat Station. That said, as Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 865+ out of the blue, we can expect the same thing for this underclocked Snapdragon 865 SoC.

Other leaked specs of this device include a 64MP (primary) + 16MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth) triple rear camera setup, a 16MP (primary + 8MP (ultra-wide) dual front camera setup, 8GB/12GB RAM, 256GB internal storage, and Android 11.

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Back on December 2, at the Qualcomm summit, Motorola confirmed that it will bring the devices powered by flagship SoC. In fact, a G-Series smartphone with an 800 series chipset is coming in 2021. Now, Lenovo China’s GM has teased a new Motorola smartphone and it could be called ‘Motorola Edge S’.

Chen Jin has teased the device via a Post on Weibo. The post also has an image of the Motorola logo on it. It shimmers with a yellow light falling on it having brushed textured patterns. That said, the image could just be a placeholder. The highlight is the post says a new flagship with Snapdragon 8xx is coming soon.

And if you look at the timestamp of the Weibo Post, it seems to be posted from a device with the ‘Motorola Edge S‘ moniker. Hence, there is a strong possibility that the next device could carry the above name. While he hasn’t confirmed it as the latest Snapdragon 888, don’t rule out the possibility of an older SoC like Snapdragon 865.

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This is not the first time as he posted a retail packaging of a Motorola device last month suggesting an imminent launch. Also, a couple of more hints like the Geekbench of a Motorola ‘Nio’(Model: XT2125) which could be the upcoming phone suggests that it will run Snapdragon 865, 8GB RAM, and Android 11.

While we don’t know if the Edge S will sport a flat display with a dual-punch hole or a curved display with a centered punch hole yet, there is a possibility that the Edge S might continue the trend of earlier launched Motorola Edge+. However, we do know that Motorola is working on a smartphone having a display with 105Hz refresh-rate support and a 64MP camera.

And it could be the Edge S as well. Let’s wait for more concrete details in the coming days as the launch window doesn’t seem far now.

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