The Motorola Edge 5G UW delivers a fast 144Hz display and exceptional battery life, but its single tinny speaker, lack of wireless charging, and poor low-light camera performance hold it back. These significant drawbacks make it a less compelling option in the competitive mid-range smartphone market.
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- 6.8‑inch Display With 144 Hz Refresh Rate
- Long Battery Life
- Supports Both mmWave and Sub‑6GHz 5G
- Extremely Responsive Touchscreen
- Snapdragon 778G Processor
- 128 GB Storage
Points of Contention
- No Wireless Charging
- Single Bottom‑Firing Speaker With Poor Sound Quality
- Camera Struggles In Low Light
- Plastic Build
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics60
Jeremy Laukkonen
Digital Trends
60
Gloria Sin
The Verge
“The Edge’s biggest crime is that it’s just too middling.”
