Motorola launched the Edge X30 in China last December, the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone, and the Motorola Edge 30 Pro that debuted globally a few days ago is slightly different and available in two colors – Stardust White and Cosmic Blue. We got a blue one for a full review.
The Motorola Edge 30 Pro’s retail packaging isn’t all that different from its predecessor, the Edge 20 Pro. A compact blue box with the smartphone’s name on it. Inside is the phone itself along with some paper, a SIM ejector, a clear case, a charging cable, and a 68W adapter.
Now let’s see what the Motorola Edge 30 Pro has to offer. Smartphones powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 come with two RAM (8GB/12GB) and three storage options (128GB/256GB/512GB). Our device comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.
The Edge 30 Pro introduces Android 12-based MyUI 3.0, which fans of a clean, uncluttered interface will find appealing. The smartphone comes with the usual Motorola software goodies and promises three years of security updates. Motorola is also promising Android 13 and 14 for the flagship.
The Edge 30 Pro is built around a 6.7-inch FullHD+ 144Hz 10-bit OLED screen with HDR10+ certification. It has a hole in the center for the 60MP selfie camera and comes with Gorilla Glass 3 protection – a downgrade from the Gorilla Glass 5 we have on the Edge 20 Pro. In addition, Motorola has also switched from the metal frame of the Edge 20 Pro to the plastic frame of the Edge 30 Pro.
The frame is prone to smudges and scratches, and to its right is the volume rocker and power button, the latter of which doubles as a fingerprint reader. The buttons have decent feedback, but are placed a little high for our liking. Especially the volume control.
On the back of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro we have a Gorilla Glass 5 protected panel that has a triple camera system with a 50 MP main camera (with OIS), a 50 MP ultrawide and a 2 MP depth sensor unit. Motorola ditched the Edge 20 Pro’s 8-megapixel periscope telephoto lens unit.
The edges of the panels are curved just enough to provide a comfortable grip. However, in the short time we used the phone, the lid quickly picked up fingerprints. The plastic plate of the camera island is also shiny and dirty.
Other highlights of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro include 5G connectivity, NFC, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos support, a waterproof IP52 design and a 4,800 mAh battery that draws power at up to 68W from the USB-C port. That’s a huge leap from the Edge 20 Pro’s 30W charging speed. The smartphone also supports 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging—features missing from the Edge 20 Pro.
Our Motorola Edge 30 Pro review is underway, so stay tuned to see if it’s worth buying.
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