80
David Lumb
TechRadar
“The Motorola Edge Plus is the first phone Motorola's produced in years to compete with the leading flagship phones, and it's an impressive handset.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Stunning waterfall display
- Premium build quality
- Powerful Snapdragon 888 processor
- Impressive triple camera system
- 5G connectivity
- Beautiful Color-Shifting Design
Points of Contention
- Verizon‑only US availability
- Limited zoom capability
- Poor Cellular Reception
- No Water Resistance
- No telephoto lens
Professional Reviews
8 reviews from 7 critics80
Andy Zahn
Digital Trends
The Motorola Edge+ (2022) offers a stunning display, powerful performance, and excellent audio, but falls short due to mediocre camera quality, weak cellular reception, and lack of water resistance.
80
Mark Knapp
IGN
“The Motorola Edge+ lays a great flagship foundation, but it could have gone further to expand its software features.”
75
Chaim Gartenberg
The Verge
“But while it might not be a head‑turning phone, the $999 Verizon‑exclusive Edge Plus succeeds where the Razr failed: it’s a great phone.”
65
Florence Ion
Gizmodo
“On paper, the Motorola Edge+ has all the specifications and capabilities of its competition, namely the Samsung Galaxy S22. But spend a moment with the phone, and it’s immediately apparent it could have used a little more time in the oven.”
60 Julian Chokkattu 2 reviews · avg Wired “It's fine, but it would make more sense if it cost $600, rather than $1,000.”
Julian Chokkattu 2 reviews · avg
Wired
“It's fine, but it would make more sense if it cost $600, rather than $1,000.”
All 2 Julian Chokkattu reviews, aggregated above
60
Motorola's Edge+ Isn't Worth the $1,000 It'll Cost You | WIRED
“It's fine, but it would make more sense if it cost $600, rather than $1,000.”
60
Motorola Edge and Edge Plus
“The Edge series is a solid return to flagships for Motorola. Both phones particularly excel with battery life and, taking them in alone, they offer a compelling experience.”
60
Allison Johnson
The Verge
“The result is a good but pricey phone that can’t quite compete with the current class leader.”
