Storm Score 74 out of 100
Reviews 7 published
Outlets 3 publications
Top Outlet Digital Trends highest score
% Positive 71% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise its premium display, solid battery life and affordable price, but fault its mid‑range feel and finicky fingerprint sensor.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed
74 / 100
Tier Distribution 7 reviews total
0%
71%
29%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 5 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 2 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Excellent battery life
  • Lightweight design
  • Great screen
  • 5G at a reasonable price
  • Strong everyday usability
  • Extended usage

Points of Contention

  • Fingerprint sensor is unreliable
  • Software can frustrate
  • Camera needs improvement
  • Underpowered cameras
  • Lacks premium feel
  • No splash resistance

Professional Reviews

7 reviews from 6 critics
80
Andy Boxall
Digital Trends

The Motorola Edge offers a stunning OLED display, excellent battery life, and 5G connectivity at a competitive mid-range price. While the fingerprint sensor is unreliable and software gestures can be frustrating, these drawbacks are outweighed by the phone's strong everyday usability and premium screen quality.

Acclaimed 4/5
80
Joe Maring
Digital Trends

“The Motorola Edge (2022) wasn't on my radar at all this year, but in practice, it stands tall as one of the best smartphones you can buy for under $500.”

Acclaimed 4/5
80
Tom Bedford
TechRadar

“The Motorola Edge feels like a mid‑range phone imitating a premium one, and it shows, with a few rough edges like a fingerprint sensor which isn’t the easiest to use, and cameras that take pictures which aren’t the best we’ve seen.”

Acclaimed 4/5
80
Chaim Gartenberg
The Verge

“In many ways, it’s the flagship that Motorola probably should have made from the start — one that offers an almost premium experience at a lower price than its competitors”

Acclaimed 8/10
70
Philip Berne 2 reviews · avg
TechRadar

“Motorola's Edge is a nice phone for $500, and it manages to offer some benefits other bargain phones don't.”

Acclaimed 65–70 across 2

All 2 Philip Berne reviews, aggregated above

70
Motorola Edge (2022

“Motorola's Edge is a nice phone for $500, and it manages to offer some benefits other bargain phones don't.”

Critically Acclaimed 3.5/5
65
Motorola Edge (2022

“The Motorola Edge (2022) is remarkably light for such a huge battery, which makes it especially appealing at this price.”

Mixed Reception 65/100
60
Allison Johnson
The Verge

“The Motorola Edge sits tall with a 6.6‑inch display.”

Mixed 6/10

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