Motorola has consistently pushed the boundaries with its Edge series, delivering premium smartphones with competitive pricing.
Following the success of the Edge 50 series, which impressed with its design, camera performance, and fast charging capabilities, the Edge 60 series is expected to refine these features while possibly introducing innovations.
Here’s everything we know so far.
When will the Motorola Edge 60 series be released?
Motorola doesn’t have a set release schedule for its flagship Edge series, but past launches provide some clues.
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra was announced on 16 April 2024 and became available for purchase on 5 May 2024. Similarly, the Edge 40 Pro was revealed and launched in April 2023.
Given this pattern, it’s highly likely that Motorola will unveil the Edge 60 Ultra, or at least one model from the Edge 60 series, in April or May 2025.
However, we don’t know how many of the previous models will get a successor this year, as Motorola may omit some of them.
For context, here’s when recent models launched in Europe:
As usual, don’t expect the Edge 60 series to be available in the US, as Motorola doesn’t sell its phones there.
How much will the Motorola Edge 60 series cost?
The most powerful Edge 50 Ultra saw a price increase of €100 over its predecessor, bringing its starting price to £849.99/€999 for the 512GB model. If Motorola follows the same pricing strategy, the Edge 60 Ultra is expected to launch at £849.99/€999 as well.
Despite the price increase, Motorola’s flagship phones remain more affordable than competing models from Samsung and Google. Additionally, Motorola frequently offers discounts at launch, and major carriers in the UK and EU typically include promotions or bundle deals.
At this point, however, we don’t know how much the other devices in the series could cost. Expect at least the same pricing as their predecessors:
What specs and features will the Motorola Edge 60 series have?
While there’s currently no information on most expected models in the series, Phone Arena has shared some information on the flagship Edge 60 Ultra.
Design
Motorola has established a reputation for bold and premium designs in its flagship models. The Edge 50 Ultra featured unique back panel materials, including wood and vegan leather, which are likely to return with the Edge 60 Ultra.
The frame will likely remain aluminium to maintain a competitive price, as opting for stainless steel or titanium would increase costs significantly, making them unlikely choices.
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One expected improvement is in display durability, potentially upgrading from Gorilla Glass Victus to Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The overall design language should stay consistent, with a slim, curved profile that is comfortable to hold.
Display
Motorola has consistently delivered high-quality displays, particularly in its Ultra series.
The Edge 50 Ultra boasts a 1220 x 2712 resolution screen with a variable 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2500 nits.
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Given that this display is already among the best in the industry, the Edge 60 Ultra may retain these specifications or introduce minor refinements.
Performance
The Edge 50 Ultra was powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, a slightly less powerful variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
While it delivered excellent performance, it wasn’t quite on par with Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series, particularly in graphics.
In our Geekbench 6 multi-core test, the Edge 50 Ultra scored only 5384 points, while the standard Galaxy S24 scored 6251 points.
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The Edge 60 Ultra could either continue with the “s” variant of Qualcomm’s flagship processor to keep costs lower or opt for the full-fledged Snapdragon 8 Elite for better performance.
The final decision will determine how well the device competes with other flagship phones in 2025.
Cameras
Motorola surprised many with the impressive camera performance of the Edge 50 Ultra, particularly in still photography. However, video recording quality was an area in need of improvement.
The Edge 60 Ultra may retain the same camera specifications as its predecessor, featuring a 50Mp main camera with OIS, a 50Mp ultrawide lens with autofocus, a 64Mp telephoto lens with 3X zoom and OIS, and a 50Mp front-facing camera with autofocus.
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Motorola could also introduce new image sensors to enhance sharpness, clarity, and overall image quality.
Given that HDR and stabilisation were already strong in the Edge 50 Ultra, improvements in video recording may be a key focus.
Battery & Charging
The Edge 50 Ultra delivered solid battery life thanks to its 4500mAh battery and efficient chipset.
The phone was able to get through a 16-hour day of moderate usage, with the display ramped up to either a fixed 144Hz or 120Hz, and be left with around 40 to 45%.
However, if the Edge 60 Ultra upgrades to a more power-hungry chipset, battery life may suffer.
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Charging speeds will likely remain unchanged, with 125W wired charging and 50W wireless charging still among the fastest available in 2025.
The 50 Edge Ultra can fully charge in just 18 minutes.
Software
The Edge 60 series will almost certainly launch with Android 15 and the newly redesigned Hello UX, Motorola’s Android skin. It’s expected to bring a range of new features, including more from the Moto AI.
One area of concern is software support, as the Edge 50 Ultra only received three years of Android updates and four years of security patches.
Hopefully, Motorola will increase support to four years of OS updates and five years of security updates to match industry trends.
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To see what the Edge 60 series will be up against, see our guide to the best upcoming phones in 2025.
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source: https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2594587/motorola-edge-60-series.html
