Motorola Edge 60 Pro Tested: a Step Forward and Missed Opportunities

The Motorola edge 60 pro is the most expensive model in the new series. Justified or not?

Last year, the Motorola edge 50 pro received a good score from our editorial team, only the camera was disappointing. It seems Motorola had to take that criticism to heart and therefore decided to include four cameras in the smartphone this time.

The color variants have also been scaled back from four to three: blue (rubber), gray (plastic), or purple (leather). We received the blue model with a rubber back inspired by nylon.

Finish and Screen

The blue is not dull or monotonous: the phone really stands out. And that’s a welcome relief. More expensive flagships have boring colors and hardly stand out. The edge 60 pro, on the other hand, is a gem to the eye thanks to the Pantone colors and materials.

Apart from the color and appearance, this smartphone is a pleasure to hold. The rubber back provides a nice grip without fingerprints. The camera island also doesn’t protrude, so the smartphone doesn’t wobble when lying on a table. Thanks to the rounding of the island, it slides easily in and out of your pocket. With a weight of 186 grams and a thickness of 8.2 mm, it follows the “slim smartphone” trend of, for example, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. We are fans.

However, we are less enthusiastic about the curved screen edges that Motorola uses here again. While it may provide thinner screen edges, we are involuntarily catapulted back to smartphone designs from ten years ago.

It can take a beating thanks to Gorilla Glass and it has an IP69 certification, so the device should withstand dust and high-pressure jets. Extreme temperatures, shocks, and a free fall from a high distance should also pose no problems.

Fortunately, the 6.7-inch OLED panel itself is contemporary. With a resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, you lack nothing. Both scrolling and system animations are very smooth. The peak brightness of 4500 nits ensures that you can read text perfectly in sunlight.

Performance

The performance of the Motorola edge 60 pro is good, but only if you use it for short tasks or sessions that don’t overly burden the CPU. The heat distribution leaves something to be desired, causing it to become extremely hot during prolonged use and to compromise performance.

We find a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme under the hood. It scores about as well in performance as the Google Pixel 9a and even better than the Oppo Reno 13 Pro. Only the OnePlus 13R does better with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

Camera Quality

That Motorola has provided better camera “s is immediately clear. The 50 MP main camera delivers impressive results in daylight, with sharpness that is well maintained across the entire photo” s. In the photo of the mural, details are clearly visible, and the white lines do not blur or run. The contrast is almost perfect here, even in the shadows.

In the shadow photo at Tate Modern, the lighting is balanced. The light parts are natural and certainly not overexposed, and the dark parts hardly lose any detail. The zoom lens falls short more quickly, as evidenced by the photos of the Golden Gate. When we fully zoom in on the antenna-like object on top of the bridge, noise occurs, and sharpness disappears like snow in the sun. Not abnormal for a 3x optical zoom lens.

The colors are realistic and well-balanced. You can see that, for example, in the record store, where wooden tones, cardboard boxes, and neon lighting feel natural. The white balance is reliable, and focusing is quick. The extra photo of the night fair shows that the night mode is especially useful with extra artificial light. The illuminated signs are not exaggerated, and again there is detail in the shadows. However, you do see a slight haze and some motion blur with people in the background.

The wide-angle lens performs decently, as seen in the photo of the record store’s facade. The distortion at the edges remains within limits, and detail loss is limited. The lighting between the sky, facade, and street is well balanced. This is a useful lens for landscapes or striking architecture.

Software UI

The side is equipped with very pleasantly clicking standard buttons, such as, of course, a volume and power button. However, new is the AI button that launches the Moto AI assistant. That button is not programmable like with other brands, but is therefore only for AI. You can classify that as a missed opportunity because Moto AI adds very little user experience and feels more like a marketing move. It doesn’t feel finished yet, probably because Dutch is not yet supported.

The Motorola edge 60 pro runs like the Razr 60 Ultra on Android 15 with Motorola’s Hello UI software. The software works pleasantly and smoothly because it closely resembles a standard Android version. Unfortunately, the device only receives three years of Android updates and four years of security patches. That’s another missed opportunity.

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The amount of pre-installed bloatware is absolutely not done, but the American manufacturer often stumbles over this. The following apps are standard on your device, whether you want them or not: Adobe Scan AI PDF Scanner, Booking.com, Opera Browser, TikTok, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, Fitbit, Temu, and LinkedIn.

As if that wasn’t bad enough, after installation, you’re presented with a screen that lets you “discover new apps”, with a few already checked options. If you’re not careful, you’ll download silly games and a CallApp to block calls. Unbelievable. The standard Motorola apps also raise eyebrows.

Battery

The battery performance is mixed. In our own battery test, the Motorola edge 60 pro lasted about 1,100 minutes during video playback and only 660 minutes in a performance-oriented scenario. This means the battery scores significantly lower than average, which is due to the device heating up.

With normal use, you can easily get through a day, but don’t expect a second day without charging. On the positive side, the charging time of the 6000 mAh battery is impressive. The Motorola edge 60 pro charges halfway in just 13 minutes and is fully charged after just over half an hour. That’s faster than all other devices in this price range, including the OnePlus 13R. A fast charger of up to 90 watts does its job excellently. And no, it’s not included in the box. Fast charging is possible at 15W.

Conclusion

With the edge 60 pro, Motorola finally dares to do something bold again: use color. The blue version looks extremely beautiful and even premium. It feels good and light in the hand and charges extremely quickly. The cameras are more than decent, and the OLED screen is bright and smooth.

Unfortunately, our enthusiasm is tempered by the incredible amount of bloatware that is forced upon you. It feels cheap and absolutely unnecessary for a model in this price range. The curved edges are a personal matter, but in our opinion, they give an outdated impression.

If you’re looking for a fast, stylish Android smartphone with a good grip and fast charging time, look no further. AI enthusiasts or camera critics might want to explore other alternatives in this price range.

Motorola edge 60 pro – from 599 euros incl. VAT – three years of updates