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Phone Arena
16 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
The mid-range Motorola Edge (2025) has a US release date and price tag attached to its name at last
The moment many of Motorola's cash-strapped US-based fans have been waiting for so long has finally arrived. After releasing no less than five different Edge 60 series smartphones across Europe and Asia over the last few months, the Lenovo-owned brand is (just about) ready to start taking your order for a single new Edge model stateside. Unimaginatively dubbed the Motorola Edge (2025), this unsurprisingly follows in the footsteps of the mid-range US-centric Edge (2024) with a middling set of specs and features of its own largely inspired by the "regular" Edge 60 rather than the higher-end Edge 60 Pro. 6.7-inch Super HD p-OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate technology and up to 4500 nits brightness; MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor; Android 15 ; ; 8GB RAM; 256GB internal storage space; 50MP primary rear-facing camera with Sony LYTIA 700C sensor; 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens with built-in Macro Vision technology; 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and 30x Super Zoom; 50MP front-facing camera with autofocus; 5,200mAh battery; 68W TurboPower wired charging support; 15W wireless charging capabilities; Corning Gorilla Glass 7i screen protection; IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance; MIL-STD-810H certification; Under-display fingerprint sensor; Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos technology and Hi-Res certified sound; Side-mounted AI Key; Next Move, Catch Me Up, Pay Attention, Remember This AI features; 161.19 x 73.06 x 7.99mm dimensions; 181 grams weight; Vegan leather finish; Pantone Deep Forest color. If you want a state-of-the-art alternative to the likes of Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra or Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL, you're going to have to look elsewhere. As budget 5G phones go, however, this is a pretty compelling value proposition at a recommended US price of $549.99 (with no strings attached, of course). The Edge 2025 looks familiar but decidedly snazzy in its lone US color option. | Image Credit -- Motorola Compared to the Motorola Edge (2024), which also started at $550 around this time last year, the Edge (2025) comes with an extra rear-facing snapper, a slightly larger but curiously enough slightly less smooth screen, an evidently improved selfie camera, a bit more battery juice, a more robust construction, and an added physical button. Oh, and of course, a different processor, although Motorola has chosen the MediaTek route instead of the more popular Qualcomm path this time around. All in all, this certainly qualifies as a satisfactory list of upgrades, which doesn't make it any less painful for Android power users to see Motorola "forget" about an Edge+ flagship yet again. After establishing what devices Motorola's new US mid-range soldier should not be compared with, let's talk about this bad boy's actual rivals for a bit. First up, there's Google's $499 Pixel 9a. That's clearly the better choice from a long-term software support standpoint, but its 6.3-inch display might prove a little... cramped for some of you fine bargain hunters out there. Which brings me to Samsung's 6.7-inch Galaxy S24 FE. Now that's an expansive budget-friendly flagship, but if you're not lucky to find it at a discount, its $650 starting price (with only 128GB storage) could feel a little steep for most prospective Motorola Edge (2025) buyers. Speaking of discounts, history suggests Motorola might have some launch surprises up its sleeve, so be sure to watch out for those and maybe not rush to pay the full 550 bucks as soon as the Edge (2025) goes on sale in the US on June 5. That release date is good for unlocked units available directly from the handset's manufacturer, as well as major third-party retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. As far as carriers go, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile , Total Wireless, Visible, Spectrum, and Xfinity Mobile are the only ones officially confirmed to pick up the phone "in the coming months."
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Business Standard
19-05-2025
- Business Standard
Motorola likely to launch Moto G56 smartphone soon: Expected specs, more
China's Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola is expected to launch its Moto G56 smartphone soon. According to a report by GSMArena, images of the smartphone have surfaced online, revealing colour options and key specifications, including camera details. The smartphone will debut as the successor to the G55 smartphone which was launched in August 2024. Moto G56: What to expect As per the report, the Moto G56 is expected to launch in four colour options including Pantone Black Oyster, Pantone Dazzling Blue, Pantone Dill, and Pantone Grey Mist. The smartphone is expected to feature a dual camera set-up with a 50 MP primary camera, using a Sony Lytia 600C sensor. There will likely be an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies, video calls and more. The upcoming Moto G56 smartphone is expected to feature a 6.72-inch LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits of peak brightness. The device will likely be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 system-on-chip (SoC) paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It will likely have a 5,200mAh battery with support for 33W wired charging. The smartphone is expected to come with IP68 and IP69 certification for dust and water resistance, as well as MIL-STD-810H certification for ruggedness and durability. On the software side, it will likely run on Android 15. The 4GB RAM variant of the Moto G56 will reportedly get one OS update and three years of security patches, while the 8GB variant will offer two OS upgrades and four years of security fixes. Moto G56 : Expected specifications
India Gazette
17-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
US smartphone shipments rose 30% in March due to tariff concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Smartphone shipments to the United States jumped 30 percent in March as manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, and Motorola raced to bring more devices into the country ahead of potential import tariffs, according to a report by Counterpoint Research released this week. Apple, in particular, airlifted a record $2 billion worth of iPhones from India in March, relying on Indian suppliers Foxconn and Tata Electronics to meet the spike in demand, Reuters previously reported. The surge underscores manufacturers' efforts to preemptively stockpile devices and mitigate the impact of tariffs that could erode profit margins or suppress demand if prices rise. It also highlights a broader strategic shift to diversify supply chains away from China amid geopolitical tensions, with India and Vietnam emerging as key alternative production hubs. Apple's production in India surged in March, and the tech giant now expects most of its smartphones sold in the U.S. to come from India in the June quarter. This move follows President Donald Trump's announcement of a series of tariffs on April 2, prompting companies to reevaluate their supply chains. Although the U.S. temporarily suspended the tariffs on smartphones and other electronic devices for 90 days, manufacturers remain cautious. "The increase in shipments in March and early April will help insulate Apple from potential immediate pricing impacts in the U.S. through mid-to-late summer," said Gerrit Schneemann, a senior research analyst. Schneemann added that if the tariff dispute with China remains unresolved by the time the iPhone 17 launches, India is likely to become the primary supplier of U.S.-bound devices. Apple's sales to distributors and retailers rose 42 percent in March, while Samsung's shipments increased by 4 percent. Lenovo-owned Motorola nearly tripled its exports from India, contributing to India's share of U.S. smartphone imports rising to 26 percent in the first quarter, up from 16 percent a year ago.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
US smartphone shipments rose 30% in March due to tariff concerns, report says
Smartphone shipments to the U.S. surged 30% in March as manufacturers Apple , Samsung and Motorola rushed to bring more devices into the country in anticipation of steep import tariffs, Counterpoint Research said on Wednesday. Apple alone airlifted a record $2 billion worth of iPhones from India in March, leveraging Indian suppliers Foxconn and Tata Electronics, to meet the demand surge, Reuters reported last month. The surge in shipments reflects companies' efforts to sidestep hefty tariffs that could erode profits or dampen the demand for smartphones if the levies drove up prices. Separately, the growing reliance on India and Vietnam highlights manufacturers' strategic shift to diversify supply chains away from China to reduce geopolitical risks and capitalize on the emerging production hubs. As Apple increased its production in India in March, shipments from the country rose significantly. The iPhone maker said most of its smartphones sold in the U.S. will originate from India in the June quarter. President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs on April 2, prompting companies such as Apple to adjust supply chains. However, the U.S. suspended the tariffs on smartphones and other electronic devices as part of a broader 90-day pause. "The increase in shipments in March and early April will help insulate Apple from potential immediate pricing impacts in the U.S. through mid-to-late summer," said senior research analyst Gerrit Schneemann. "Should the tariff situation remain unresolved with China by the time the iPhone 17 ships, we expect India to become the primary provider for U.S.-bound iPhone 17 devices." Apple's sales to distributors and retailers rose 42% in March, while Samsung's sell-in rose 4%. Lenovo-owned Motorola nearly tripled its exports from India. The country's smartphone exports to the U.S. accounted for 26% of all first-quarter shipments, up from 16% a year ago.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
US smartphone shipments rose 30% in March due to tariff concerns, report says
Smartphone shipments to the U.S. surged 30% in March as manufacturers Apple , Samsung and Motorola rushed to bring more devices into the country in anticipation of steep import tariffs, Counterpoint Research said on Wednesday. Apple alone airlifted a record $2 billion worth of iPhones from India in March, leveraging Indian suppliers Foxconn and Tata Electronics, to meet the demand surge, Reuters reported last month. The surge in shipments reflects companies' efforts to sidestep hefty tariffs that could erode profits or dampen the demand for smartphones if the levies drove up prices. Separately, the growing reliance on India and Vietnam highlights manufacturers' strategic shift to diversify supply chains away from China to reduce geopolitical risks and capitalize on the emerging production hubs. As Apple increased its production in India in March, shipments from the country rose significantly. The iPhone maker said most of its smartphones sold in the U.S. will originate from India in the June quarter. President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs on April 2, prompting companies such as Apple to adjust supply chains. However, the U.S. suspended the tariffs on smartphones and other electronic devices as part of a broader 90-day pause. "The increase in shipments in March and early April will help insulate Apple from potential immediate pricing impacts in the U.S. through mid-to-late summer," said senior research analyst Gerrit Schneemann. "Should the tariff situation remain unresolved with China by the time the iPhone 17 ships, we expect India to become the primary provider for U.S.-bound iPhone 17 devices." Apple's sales to distributors and retailers rose 42% in March, while Samsung's sell-in rose 4%. Lenovo-owned Motorola nearly tripled its exports from India. The country's smartphone exports to the U.S. accounted for 26% of all first-quarter shipments, up from 16% a year ago.
