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GSM Arena
20-05-2025
- GSM Arena
Motorola Edge 60 review
The Motorola Edge 60 might just be the most balanced phone of the new series with a well-rounded specs sheet and attractive pricing. It offers a standout design, superb display, versatile camera kit, large battery and the most recent Android OS with a ton of AI smarts. Alright, then what's so different from the Edge 60 Pro, you might ask? It's the performance. While the Pro model offers gaming-friendly chip - Dimensity 8350 Extreme, the Edge 60 is powered by the midrange Dimensity 7300. The battery department is different, too, with a bit smaller battery and "slower" 68W charging. But let's start from the beginning. The Motorola Edge 60 is a great-looking smartphone - it comes with a quad-curved screen design, Pantone colors and a choice of different finishes for the back panel. It is IP68/IP69-rated with military-grade durability in extreme environments. It packs a 6.67-inch P-OLED screen with 1,220p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1B colors, and HDR10+ support. The Edge 60 is based on the Dimensity 7300 chip with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. And there is a microSD expansion, something we do not see often these days. The Edge 60 has a similar camera setup to the Edge 60 Pro, Edge 50 Pro, and even Edge 50 - a 50MP OIS primary, a 10MP 3x OIS telephoto and a 50MP ultrawide camera with autofocus (up from 13MP on the Edge 50). The front camera is also a 50MP imager. The Motorola Edge 60 has a 5,200mAh battery with 68W TurboCharge support. There is no wireless charging on this model, unlike on the Edge 50 and Edge 60 Pro. The phone boots Android 15 with Hello UI and Moto AI. Motorola Edge 60 specs at a glance: Body: 161.2x73.1x7.9mm, 179g; glass front, plastic back, plastic frame; IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant for use in extreme environments. 161.2x73.1x7.9mm, 179g; glass front, plastic back, plastic frame; IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant for use in extreme environments. Display: 6.67" P-OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits peak, 1220x2712px resolution, 20.01:9 aspect ratio, 446ppi. 6.67" P-OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits peak, 1220x2712px resolution, 20.01:9 aspect ratio, 446ppi. Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm): Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G615 MC2. Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm): Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G615 MC2. Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS 4.0; microSDXC. 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS 4.0; microSDXC. OS/Software: Android 15. Android 15. Rear camera: Wide (main) : 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; Telephoto : 10 MP, f2.0, 73mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS; Ultra wide angle : 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚, 0.64µm, PDAF. : 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; : 10 MP, f2.0, 73mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS; : 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚, 0.64µm, PDAF. Front camera: 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.64µm. 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.64µm. Video capture: Rear camera : 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS; Front camera : 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps. : 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS; : 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps. Battery: 5500mAh; 68W wired. 5500mAh; 68W wired. Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi 6; BT; NFC. 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi 6; BT; NFC. Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos). The Edge 60 upgrades on the Edge 50 with better water protection, now covering the IP69 rating, there are better ultrawide and selfie camera, a larger battery, a microSD slot and faster onboard storage. But, the wireless charging is gone, and the chipset does not seem like an improvement either. Unboxing the Motorola Edge 60 The Motorola Edge 60 ships in a white paper box, a departure from the beige boxes of the previous models. It is a scented one as usual for the series. Inside, you will find a USB-C cable, a SIM ejection pin, and a curved plastic case with a matching color and design. Page 2
Phone Arena
12-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Motorola Edge 60 Review: One of the best cameras for this price
The Motorola Edge 60 is Motorola's newest mid-range handset, which punches over its weight a little in some regards. It borrows heavily from the Edge 60 Pro, including the same 6.7-inch OLED curved-edge display, the same camera hardware, and fast 68W wired charging. This year, Motorola also introduces an upgraded 50 MP ultra-wide camera and a sharper 50 MP selfie shooter, both notable improvements over last year's terms of design, the Edge 60 keeps Motorola's signature sleek look with a slim vegan leather body but with improved durability. It's not all good, though, as it no longer supports wireless charging and does not include a charger. Pricing and color availability vary by region. In the U.K., you can get a 12/512 GB version of the Edge 60 for £379.99, which is slightly more expensive compared to the competition from Samsung and Nothing. So, should you consider Motorola's Edge 60 , or should you skip it and look towards the Pro model or one of the alternatives? Table of Contents: Let's start with an overview of the Motorola Edge 60 specs: The green option we had at the office is a bit... too green. | Image by PhoneArena The Edge 60 has that classic Motorola look that we have been enjoying for the last few years. That means a slim body with a vegan leather back panel that makes the phone less prone to slipping and fingerprints. It is a rather light handset at 179 g, measuring 161.2 x 73.1 x 7.9 mm. Unlike the Edge 60 Pro, though, there is no AI-dedicated button on the left side. That's a loss, since that button is not customizable on the Pro model anyways. Motorola has also thrown in an IP69 certification this year, which means the Edge 60 should be able to withstand high pressure water jets. That's on top of the IP68 certification that means the device has been tested at 1.5m of fresh water for 30 minutes. The green and blue variants of the Edge 60. | Image credits – Motorola The Motorola Edge 60 comes in three hues: Pantone Gibraltar sea, Shamrock, Plum perfect. That said, It really depends on the location you are buying it from. Motorola's online store for the U.K. shows the Pantone Gibraltar sea and Pantone Shamrock, for example, but not the Plum perfect. To make things even more confusing, if you look at the top of the Edge 60 page on that same webpage, you only get the Pantone Gibraltar as an option. Would have been nice to get a charger in the box. | Image by PhoneArena Apparently even budget phones no longer get a charger in the box nowadays. This is especially frustrating in Motorola's case, as the fast charging speeds its phones come with require the company's own chargers and rarely work with third-party ones. At the very least you get a color-matching case in the box, among the other usual contents such as a USB-C cable and documentation. A brighter display with some downgrades. | Image by PhoneArena You get practically the same curved-edge display that also comes with the pricier Motorola Edge 60 Pro. That means a 6.7-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, same brightness, and even the Gorilla Glass 7i that should be decently durable. Numbers and specs aside, it is a gorgeous screen, and I enjoyed every bit of it, but with one major caveat — the curved edges. I used to enjoy this design, but nowadays I prefer the flat screen because it avoids reflections that can sometimes come in the way of content you are enjoying. These reflections are especially annoying when you are playing games. Besides the light reflections, though, the display is amazing and it gets plenty bright and visible for most scenarios. The Edge 60 has better peak brightness than its predecessor, but its minimum brightness is actually quite worse. The color accuracy has also dropped significantly in comparison. In terms of biometrics, the fingerprint reader on the Edge 60 feels slow. If the phone is locked (screen turned off), it takes a good second to unlock, which can be frustrating. Unfortunately, the face-unlock route takes the same time, so you kind of have to get used to this setback. The good news is that if the screen is not turned off, the fingerprint reader's speed is fast enough. A camera that punches above its weight. | Image by PhoneArena The Edge 60 's camera system performed surprisingly well during our photo score. The same cannot be said for video, however, especially regarding the telephoto and ultra-wide cameras. Interestingly, Motorola seems to have used the exact same camera hardware on the cheaper Edge 60 that the Edge 60 Pro has, which means you are getting a better camera system then most phones at this price range. In short, you have a 50 MP main (wide), a 50 MP ultra-wide, and a 10 MP 3x telephoto camera. The difference from last year's model is the ultra-wide, which used to be 13 MP. The selfie camera has also been upgraded from a 32 MP one with an aperture of f/2.4 to a 50 MP snapper with an f/2.0 aperture. This new front camera is sharper and does better in low light. Frankly, for a phone of this caliber, the photos look great! The detail is good, especially with the main and telephoto cameras. That said, the colors seem to be incosistent between the different cameras, and sometimes even between shots with the same camera. Keep in mind that video recording is limited to 4K 30fps. Much like the Edge 60 Pro, the image during video recording looks sharp, even when using the rather low-resolution telephoto camera, but stabilization is poor. Something that's different with the Edge 60 is that it cannot expose the scene very well when there is a high-contrast scenario, which in this case has led to very dark shadows. Only decent performance. | Image by PhoneArena Motorola has changed the processor from the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE that powered last year's model to the Mediatek Dimensity 7300. Unfortunately, the two chips are rather similar to each other as far as performance goes. The new chip mostly plays a big role when it comes to power efficiency, as you will see in the battery section later on. In the U.K. and other parts of Europe you get a 12 GB RAM model, which is pretty neat at this price point. You don't feel a lack of power when using the Edge 60 for regular tasks, including when using the camera app. However, it does slow down when you try to edit video and photo content in specialized apps like those from Adobe or Capcut. CPU performance is practically the same as last generation. GPU Performance Just like with the CPU performance, there is hardly any improvement with the GPU. Storage-wise, the only version that is available in Motorola's U.K. website has 512 GB — more than enough for most people. That said, unlike the Pro, you do have the option to expand that storage via a microSD card. Motorola Edge 60 Software The Motorola Edge 60 runs on Android 15 and features Motorola's custom Hello UI, which offers a near-stock Android experience with additional enhancements, including AI-driven features like Catch Me Up, Pay Attention, and Smart Connect. As for software support, Motorola should provide three major Android OS updates and four years of security patches for the Edge 60 , although there might be some delays. While it is nowhere near the Pro model, the Motorola Edge 60 still showed great battery life, with an estimated 7 hours and 12 minutes in our Battery Score. That's still quite a bit better than one of its main competitors — the Galaxy A36 5G. Test results aside, the Edge 60 would last me for almost two days before I had to plug it in and recharge. The phone comes with 68W wired charging, which was enough to juice up the new 5,200 mAh battery in 47 minutes. In 30 minutes, it was enough to charge the Edge 60 to 75%. That's fast enough in my book. Good wired charging but no wireless at all. | Image by PhoneArena Unlike the more expensive Motorola Edge 60 Pro, the non-Pro variant does not support wireless charging. The budget status of the Motorola Edge 60 is definitely felt when it comes to its dual speakers. The audio feels flat and the maximum volume is not that high either. The audio is good enough to enjoy content with speech, but I wouldn't buy this phone if I wanted to watch movies or listen to music without headphones. Speaking of headphones, you don't get a 3.5mm audio jack so you will have to use Bluetooth ones. Haptics on the Edge 60 are also nothing to write home about. They are somewhat mushy and unpleasant, so Turned them off immediately. It's a good mid-range phone that's worth considering. | Image by PhoneArena The Motorola Edge 60 delivers standout value in the mid-range segment, especially for users who prioritize camera hardware, display quality, and battery life. With the same camera setup as its more expensive Pro sibling, a beautiful 6.7-inch OLED screen, and strong battery endurance, it's one of the most photography-friendly and premium-feeling phones in its it's not without flaws. Video performance is underwhelming, the fingerprint sensor is slow, and audio quality is basic at best. Also, while the design is sleek, the curved screen might not be for everyone. If these trade-offs don't bother you, the Edge 60 is easy to recommend. Still, it's worth considering the competition. The Samsung Galaxy A36 offers longer software support and a slightly brighter display, but it falls behind in camera and video quality, and its performance feels more sluggish overall. Meanwhile, the Nothing Phone (3a) brings a unique transparent design, solid battery life, and an intuitive software experience, but its camera system is less consistent and its performance barely improves over the previous model.
Phone Arena
05-05-2025
- Phone Arena
The Storage Scam: How Apple, Google and Samsung overcharge you for storage
It was a beautiful early May weekend in the Polish capital of Warsaw and just as I was taking yet another video from a rooftop bar with stunning views, I got the message that storage has once again run out on the iPhone 15 Pro I was using. Ah! No better feeling that cleaning up storage on my phone during my vacation, right? Sarcasm aside, I kind of accepted that in that moment as an inevitable fact of life and it only clicked in my mind a couple of days later that life... doesn't really need to be this hard! The iPhone 15 Pro I was using was the base 128GB model, purchased for a cool $1,000 in 2024. No matter which way you look at it, $1,000 is a lot of money. It should have bought me a stress-free phone for the next few years. As all good things in life, my vacation was soon over, and I was back at the PhoneArena headquarters engulfed in new phone releases on my reviewer's desk. The two most recent ones right next to me were the CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Motorola Edge 60. And it hit me: the CMF Phone 2 Pro is a $280 dirt cheap phone and EVEN THAT has twice as much storage as my iPhone! That doesn't seem right! The CMF Phone 2 Pro costs less than $300 and has double the storage my $1,000 iPhone has I then quickly checked the specs of the Motorola Edge 60 (a beautiful phone that is unfortunately not coming to the US). And what do you know — that $400 phone had 512GB of storage! I didn't just get angry. I levelled up. I suddenly felt like my $1,000 iPhone was that packet of chips, you open it and it's 85% air. Yeah... Looking at it this way, flagship phone pricing looks like, well, a scam. Maybe not legally (phone makers are way too smart for that!). You are technically getting exactly what is advertized and the prices are transparent, so you have no grounds to sue anyone. But knowing that the real cost difference between 128GB of storage and 512GB of storage is around $10 and you are asked to pay $250... well, this type of profiteering feels like it SHOULD NOT BE LEGAL. Heck, remember when the European Union banned the Lightning cable for a good reason? We all cheered that. Now, maybe we can have some legal limits on profiteering off of storage prices too. Please? Honestly, I wish we could. But phone makers have made one clever calculation that makes this impossible. See, the phone manufacturers are well aware of the main reason why people buy expensive phones and they are guarding that premium feature very carefully, not letting it arrive to cheaper devices. And that secret sauce is all about the camera. Look at all the budget phones around you, do you notice the common thread? None of them has a great camera! Also, almost no budget phone has a telephoto camera. It's no coincidence. Again, a telephoto camera is not an expensive component, it is not there ON PURPOSE. This basically allows flagships to always stand out, no matter their cost. Want a good camera? Get a premium flagship. Want a telephoto camera? Come to the dark side and spend at least a $1,000. And what do you do when you satisfy the most pressing user need (good camera quality)? That's right — you "maximize profits" once again. So when you arrive at phones-with-good-cameras territory, you suddenly see that all of them are suddenly deprived of... storage. An artificial scarcity to squeeze even more out of those users that are willing to pay more for a camera phone. We know that Trump's favorite word is "tariffs", but I bet phone maker CEOs far prefer "maximizing profits". The sad part of all this is that we could have had a perfect camera phone for well under $500 for decades now. But instead of phone pricing falling to a more sensible level, we see this agreement across the industry to preserve profits, maximize them and overcharge customers a bit more every year. And the only way to avoid that is sadly just to... pay up for a good amount of storage! And then keep your phone for as long as possible. But do let me know if you have better ideas in the comments, I certainly wouldn't mind hearing them.
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12 review: This will make you ditch hardcovers
Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12 review: I have always been a person who prefers buying a bag full of books at a discounted price, rather than investing in an e-reader. Since I have adult money, I prefer buying books from authorised stores to support hardworking writers. Now that I have got my hands on the latest Kindle Paperwhite, I might have mixed feelings about hardcovers. To my surprise, Kindle have changed drastically over the years; it is lighter, more durable, faster, and has a lasting battery life, which comes in handy. What I liked about the Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12 was its simplicity, maintaining a black and white aesthetic, and the new display that is perfect for a hardcover reader. While I had very little time with the Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12, I was able to read two short stories, and to my surprise, I did not miss having hardcovers. However, in a short while, I was able to recognise how it could impact a casual or a heavy reader in so many ways. From its compact design to its paper-like textured display, the Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12 is perfect for readers on the go. Also read: Motorola Edge 60, Edge 60 Pro with 50MP camera launched globally; India launch imminent Kindle Paperwhite features a 7-inch display with a leather-finish matte black rear panel. It has curved frame and edges, providing a comfortable grip when reading. It weighs only 211 grams and measures 7.8 mm in thickness, allowing users to hold the device even with one hand. Therefore, longer reading sessions will not be a problem, and it will not make your hand feel numb or crampy. With the compact and slim design, it is quite easy to carry the Kindle Paperwhite as it does not take much space or make your bag any heavier than keeping a hardcover book. Alongside its sleek design, Kindle Paperwhite is also water resistant, bringing advanced durability like smartphones. While there is no specific IP rating, Amazon claims that it can be taken to the pool or in the bath. Overall, the Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12 is perfect when it comes to size and design. It not only looks premium, but also solves several problems of carrying a chunky tablet or a book in hand. Also read: iPhone 15, OnePlus 13R and moret offer prices revealed- Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 bes As mentioned above, the Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12 features a 7-inch screen with has noticeable bezels and the Kindle branding at the bottom. Well, while reading, the bezels were not a big problem, since the experience was quite smooth. Amazon claims that the new Kindle Paperwhite is 25% faster than the previous generation model, and it surely makes turning pages more seamless with a simple tap on the right side of the screen. However, while navigating to home, menu, book options, or waiting for the book to open, it still felt a little slow. While it did not affect the usability, but the stutter was very noticeable as we have a habit of instantly navigating through our smartphones. Coming to the display features, the Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12 provides up to 24 levels of brightness, which is decent if you are reading indoors, but direct sunlight may hamper the reading. Additionally, the brightness is also apt for nighttime reading at a 3 or 4 level. Additionally, with the warm light setting, the reading becomes easier and intuitive, allowing readers to read for long hours of reading without strain. During my time of reading, I was able to read for about a good 1:30 to 2 hours in one sitting without getting my eyes tired. This is the maximum time for me to read digitally, as I have also tried downloading PDFs of novels, but reading on smartphones or tablets gets quite distracting with notifications and messages. Therefore, with Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12, you can easily focus on reading without any distractions. Furthermore, users can also customise the Kindle by adjusting text size, changing fonts, spacing, and much more, providing a great way to focus on reading. Mobile finder: iPhone 16 LATEST price, specs and all details However, it should be noted that the Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12 is a pricy device, and over the purchasing cost, users will also have to purchase books via the Kindle app. While some titles come free with Amazon Prime membership, but most of the popular titles are available in paid versions. Therefore, buying a Kindle may not be the only solution if you are on a budget, Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12 claims to offer up to 12 weeks of charging with a single charge. During my time of usage, I started with 51%, and now I am at 38% in 7 days. Now, I believe the change could stay for another 3 weeks easily. Therefore, in my opinion, battery life is quite impressive for an e-reader. The Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12 features a USB-C port for charging, and a single charge is enough to run the device. In my opinion, the Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12 is slightly expensive at Rs.16,999. However, with incremental upgrades like the textured display, improved brightness, and compact design, and long battery life, it's not a bad option. If you are a heavy reader, then this e-reader could be the best choice for long reading sessions, irrespective of day, night, or whether you are travelling. Additionally, Kindle Paperwhite Gen-12 could be perfect for someone who wants to start writing and wants all kinds of books in one place. This device will not only help build a reading habit, but will also enhance your focus with no distractions.
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Google Play lost nearly half of its apps, here's why that's actually good news
Google's Play Store just went on a massive spring clean. Since the start of 2024, the number of Android apps has dropped from 3.4 million to around 1.8 million, that's a 47% drop in just a few months, according to new data from Appfigures. Apple's App Store, meanwhile, has quietly grown, going from 1.6 million to 1.64 million apps. So what's going on with Android? Google used to allow just about anything on the Play Store. But in July 2024, that changed. The company introduced stricter rules to cut out apps with little or no real function, things like: Single wallpaper apps, text-only apps and placeholder apps that don't actually do anything. Apps now need to offer real value or they're removed. It wasn't just about cleaning up clutter — it was about safety too. Google says it: - Blocked 2.36 million bad apps before they launched - Banned over 158,000 shady developer accounts The company also boosted human reviews, introduced better testing for new developers, and stepped up its AI threat detection. Also read: Motorola Edge 60, Edge 60 Pro with 50MP camera launched globally; India launch imminent New European regulations kicked in this year, requiring developers to show their name and address in app listings. Google didn't mention it directly, but that rule may have caused some developers to pull their apps — especially if they weren't keen on going public. Apple also followed this rule but didn't see a drop in apps, likely because its developer policies have always been stricter. While the total number of apps has dropped, new app releases are actually up 7% this year. That means developers are still building for Android — the store just isn't flooded with junk anymore. For Android users, this purge could be a win. Fewer spammy apps means it's easier to find the good stuff. And for developers, there's now less noise to compete with.
