Motorola Edge (2025) vs Motorola Edge (2026)

Edge (2025)76

Edge (2026)75

Verdict

The Motorola Edge (2025) scores higher in 3 of 6 sections (design & durability, performance and connectivity & features), while the Motorola Edge (2026) is not clearly ahead in any section; they are even on camera, battery and display.

The biggest difference is design & durability: 94 vs 87 points.

The Motorola Edge (2026) is the newer model, announced 13 months after the Motorola Edge (2025).

Edge (2025) leads in 2 fields
Edge (2026) leads in 3 fields
30 ties

35 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Edge (2025)	Edge (2026)
Overall
Performance	57	54
Camera	83	83
Battery	76	75
Display	90	91
Design & durability	94	87
Connectivity & features	71	68

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Edge (2025): 50/100; Edge (2026): 50/100
Chipset: Edge (2025): Dimensity 7400 Ultra; Edge (2026): Dimensity 7450
RAM (max): Edge (2025): 8 GB; Edge (2026): 8 GB
Storage (max): Edge (2025): 256 GB(Better); Edge (2026): 128 GB
Process node: Edge (2025): 4 nm; Edge (2026): 4 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Edge (2025): 50 MP; Edge (2026): 50 MP
Main sensor size: Edge (2025): 1/1.56″; Edge (2026): 1/1.56″
Optical stabilization (OIS): Edge (2025): Yes; Edge (2026): Yes
Ultra-wide camera: Edge (2025): Yes; Edge (2026): Yes
Telephoto camera: Edge (2025): Yes; Edge (2026): Yes
Periscope lens: Edge (2025): No; Edge (2026): No
Optical zoom: Edge (2025): 3×; Edge (2026): 3×
Video recording: Edge (2025): 4K 30 fps; Edge (2026): 4K 30 fps
Front camera: Edge (2025): 50 MP; Edge (2026): 50 MP
Front camera 4K video: Edge (2025): Yes; Edge (2026): Yes

Battery

Battery capacity: Edge (2025): 5200 mAh(Better); Edge (2026): 5000 mAh
Wired charging: Edge (2025): 68 W; Edge (2026): 68 W
Wireless charging: Edge (2025): 15 W; Edge (2026): 15 W
Reverse charging: Edge (2025): No; Edge (2026): No
Reverse charging type: Edge (2025): No; Edge (2026): No

Display

Screen size: Edge (2025): 6.7″; Edge (2026): 6.3″
Panel type: Edge (2025): OLED; Edge (2026): OLED
Refresh rate: Edge (2025): 120 Hz; Edge (2026): 120 Hz
Pixel density: Edge (2025): 444 ppi; Edge (2026): 460 ppi(Better)
Peak brightness: Edge (2025): 4500 nits; Edge (2026): 5200 nits
Resolution: Edge (2025): 1220x2712; Edge (2026): 1216x2640
Screen protection: Edge (2025): Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; Edge (2026): Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Design & durability

Weight: Edge (2025): 181 g; Edge (2026): 160.5 g(Better)
Thickness: Edge (2025): 8 mm; Edge (2026): 7.2 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: Edge (2025): IP68 + IP69; Edge (2026): IP68 + IP69
Frame material: Edge (2025): Unknown; Edge (2026): Plastic

Connectivity & features

5G: Edge (2025): Yes; Edge (2026): Yes
Wi-Fi: Edge (2025): Wi-Fi 6E; Edge (2026): Wi-Fi 6E
USB speed: Edge (2025): Unknown; Edge (2026): USB 2.0
USB port: Edge (2025): USB-C; Edge (2026): USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Edge (2025): No; Edge (2026): No
NFC: Edge (2025): Yes; Edge (2026): Yes
eSIM: Edge (2025): Yes; Edge (2026): Yes
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Edge (2025): No; Edge (2026): No
Satellite connectivity: Edge (2025): No; Edge (2026): No
Stereo speakers: Edge (2025): Yes; Edge (2026): Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack: Edge (2025): No; Edge (2026): No
Fingerprint reader: Edge (2025): Under display (optical); Edge (2026): Under display (optical)
3D face unlock: Edge (2025): No; Edge (2026): No
Infrared blaster: Edge (2025): No; Edge (2026): No
FM radio: Edge (2025): No; Edge (2026): No
microSD slot: Edge (2025): No; Edge (2026): No
Card slot: Edge (2025): No; Edge (2026): No

General

Operating system: Edge (2025): Android 15; Edge (2026): Android 16
Launch price: Edge (2025): $ 219.99; Edge (2026): About 520 EUR
Year: Edge (2025): 2025; Edge (2026): 2026

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Edge (2025)	Edge (2026)
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2025, May 27	2026, June 02
Status	Available. Released 2025, June 06	Available. Released 2026, June 11
Body
Dimensions	161.2 x 73.1 x 8 mm (6.35 x 2.88 x 0.31 in)	152.3 x 72 x 7.2 mm (6.00 x 2.83 x 0.28 in)
Weight	181 g (6.38 oz)	160.5 g (5.68 oz)
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions	Nano-SIM + eSIM IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions
Build	–	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame
Display
Type	P-OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits peak	AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 5200 nits (peak)
Size	6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~92.0% screen-to-body ratio)	6.3 inches, 97.7 cm2 (~89.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)	1216 x 2640 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Platform
OS	Android 15	Android 16
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Ultra (4 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 7450 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G615 MC2	Mali-G615 MC2
Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	256GB 8GB RAM UFS	128GB 8GB RAM UFS
Main Camera
Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f2.0, 73mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 0.64µm, PDAF	50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f2.0, 73mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 0.64µm, PDAF
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
Single	50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF	50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF
Features	HDR	HDR
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)	Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5mm jack	No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio	No
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Smart Connect support	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Smart Connect support
Battery
Type	5200 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	68W wired 15W wireless	68W wired 15W wireless
Misc
Colors	Deep Forest	Pantone: Martini Olive
Models	XT2519	–
Price	$ 219.99	About 520 EUR