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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Business Standard
Motorola Edge 60 Pro review: Capable mid-ranger with strong battery, camera
Lenovo-owned Motorola launched the Edge 60 Pro smartphone in India on April 30. Successor to last year's Edge 50 Pro, the 2025 model is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme system-on-chip (SoC), in contrast to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 in the previous generation model. Available at a starting price of Rs 29,999, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro seems too good to be true on paper. Is it? Let us find out. Note: Having previously reviewed both the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus, occasional comparisons are inevitable. Motorola Edge 60 Pro: Pricing The Motorola Edge 60 Pro starts at Rs 29,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, while the 12GB + 256GB option is priced at Rs 33,999. Design The Motorola Edge 60 Pro bears a close resemblance to its predecessor, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, with the exception of the camera module. The newer model features a quad-lens rear camera setup, compared to the triple-lens configuration on the earlier version. Another distinguishing feature is the addition of a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) button, used to activate Motorola's native AI tools. Beyond these differences, the design remains consistent. A similar aesthetic is also evident in the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus. The rear panel of the Edge 60 Pro is offered in two finishes – nylon and vegan leather. The frame's side panels are made of plastic and accommodate the power and volume buttons on the right-hand side, with the AI button positioned on the left. The bottom edge houses the SIM tray, a USB-C port for charging and data transfer, and a speaker grille. Display and Audio The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a 6.7-inch super HD (1.5K resolution) quad-curved pOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate. Motorola said the display on the Edge 60 Pro is validated by colour science entity PANTONE for accuracy. Moreover, the display carries a PANTONE Skintone certification. With IP68 and IP69 ratings, the device is protected against dust, water ingress, and submersion. The inclusion of a water-touch feature ensures the display remains usable even with water droplets present on the screen. Readers familiar with the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion review may find the Edge 60 Pro's display largely similar. The display boasts a 96.47 per cent screen-to-body ratio, with curved edges enhancing the multimedia experience. However, these curved sides also reflect light, occasionally making the screen appear overly bright for comfortable viewing. Additionally, the peak brightness under direct sunlight was underwhelming, falling short of expectations. A recurring issue observed was ghost touches around the curved edges, which proved difficult to ignore. Multimedia viewing on the Edge 60 Pro is commendable. In terms of audio, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos produce loud and immersive sound. However, the smartphone underperforms in delivering deep bass. Audio during gaming sessions remains consistent and is well-managed. The dual speakers perform adequately in daily use. Audio maintains a fair depth, and dialogue clarity is preserved. At higher volume levels – beyond 60 to 70 per cent – slight distortion becomes apparent. Nevertheless, the volume is sufficient for casual activities such as listening to podcasts or watching videos without external speakers. The audio quality in the Edge 60 Fusion was somewhat lacking, but the Edge 60 Stylus and Pro models offered a noticeable improvement. AI Tools A distinctive feature of the Edge 60 Pro, absent from the Fusion and Stylus variants, is the dedicated AI button on the left-hand side of the frame. The inclusion of native AI tools at this price point is a noteworthy enhancement. The Edge 60 Pro features the following AI tools: Update Me: Summarises notifications Take Notes: Records, transcribes, and summarises audio Remember This: Saves screenshots, photos, and notes Recall: Reminds users of saved content Image Studio: A text-to-video generative AI tool However, some AI tools exclusive to the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus are absent in the Pro model, which was a drawback: Exclusive to the Edge 60 Stylus: Moto Note: Enables freehand writing and drawing Sketch-to-Image: Converts hand-drawn sketches into realistic images using AI Handwriting Calculator: Solves handwritten equations GIF Maker: Records screen sections and creates GIFs The absence of these tools in the Pro model may be seen as a missed opportunity. Camera In this regard, the Edge 60 Pro surpasses both the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and the Stylus. It is equipped with a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and support for up to 50x digital zoom. A 3-in-1 light sensor manages exposure, white balance, and flicker correction. The front houses a 50MP selfie camera, suitable for both photography and video calls. Motorola's collaboration with Pantone appears to have positively influenced image processing. Photographs are rendered with natural colour balance and fine detail retention, even in challenging lighting conditions or when subjects are in motion. The ultra-wide lens also delivers sharper images compared to last year's Edge 50 Pro. In well-lit environments, image clarity and detail are appreciable. However, portrait shots still suffer from occasional edge detection inaccuracies. Low-light performance has improved, with AI effectively reducing image noise. While not targeting premium camera standards, the Edge 60 Pro performs reliably within its segment. Performance and Software Performance has seen a marked improvement with the Edge 60 Pro. While the Fusion and Stylus models are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 respectively, the Edge 60 Pro utilises the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme SoC. This results in enhanced multitasking and gaming performance. The device tends to heat up during charging and extended gaming sessions at 120Hz refresh rate. Nevertheless, app switching and multitasking across applications such as Chrome, YouTube, Asphalt, Candy Crush, BGMI, Free Fire, and Gallery remain smooth and consistent. The smartphone runs on Hello UI, based on Android 15. The user interface is minimalistic and free from bloatware. Motorola has assured three years of operating system upgrades and four years of security updates. Battery and Charging The Motorola Edge 60 Pro features a significantly larger battery compared to the Fusion and Stylus variants. It is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery supporting 90W wired and 15W wireless charging. Under consistent usage, the device delivers a screen-on time of approximately seven to eight hours. With light to moderate usage, the battery is capable of lasting a full day. Charging performance was particularly impressive. When connected to a fast-charging power source, the battery charged from zero to 100 per cent in around 40 minutes. Using a standard power outlet, full charging took approximately 50 minutes. Verdict The Motorola Edge 60 Pro positions itself as a viable flagship alternative, delivering the essential features that users in this price segment expect – without incurring flagship-level costs. The construction is sturdy, featuring a curved pOLED display, IP68/IP69 ratings, and a nylon or vegan leather rear panel that enhances grip and usability. The display offers a high-resolution, smooth visual experience, supported by a 120Hz refresh rate. Performance is consistent across various tasks, while the camera configuration – comprising a 50MP Sony LYT-700C main sensor, 50MP ultra-wide lens, 10MP 3x telephoto lens, and 50MP front camera – offers versatility for most scenarios. Battery life is reliable, with rapid wired charging and wireless charging support. That said, the Edge 60 Pro balances performance, design, and functionality, making it a well-rounded daily-use smartphone in midrange segment.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- The Hindu
Motorola Edge 60 Pro launched with 50 MP selfie camera and 6000 mAh battery in India
Motorola on Wednesday (April 30, 2025) launched the third smartphone in the Edge 60 series by the name of Motorola Edge 60 Pro in India. The premium segment phone has Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and Motorola Edge 60 Stylus to accompany here. The new Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a 6.7 inch 1.5K quad curved pOLED display with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and a 120 Hz refresh rate The smartphone has stereo speakers which support Dolby Atmos. It is IP68 and IP69 rated for dust and water resistance. The phone is military standards certified for durability. Motorola Edge 60 Pro ships with a 6,000 mAh battery supported by a 90 W charger included in the box. It also supports 15W wireless charging. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) Motorola has used MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme processor in Motorola Edge 60 Pro with up to 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256 GB UFS 4.0 storage. It operates on Android 15 out of the box and promises 3 years of OS and 4 years of security updates. Motorola Edge 60 Pro sports triple rear camera set up headed by a 50 MP Sony Lytia 700C sensor and optical image stabilisation, along with a 50 MP ultrawide camera with macro vision, and a dedicated 10 MP 3x telephoto camera. It has a 50 MP selfie camera. Motorola also becomes the first to bring Perplexity AI to smartphones with three months of free Perplexity Pro. Microsoft Copilot is also embedded via for real-time assistance, along with three months of Gemini Advanced with 2 TB cloud storage. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro starts at ₹29,999 for the 8 GB/128 GB variant. The 12 GB/256 GB model costs ₹33,999. It comes in Pantone Dazzling Blue, Shadow and Sparkling Grape. The smartphone is available for pre-order starting today, and will go on sale from May 7 on Flipkart, Motorola and leading retail stores across India.
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- The Hindu
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Review: A smartphone that's different, practical and stylish
The Motorola season is here, and this time around, the company has added a bit of 'stylus' to it. Following the launch of the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, the company has launched the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus. As the name suggests, the phone comes with a 'Stylus' which is something not seen in the phones priced under the 25K segment. Starting at ₹22,999, the new Motorola Edge 60 Stylus looks promising. So, let's find out what else the phone has to offer to users. Design The new Motorola Edge 60 Stylus follows the same design language as the Edge 50 series and the recently launched Moto Edge 60 Fusion. However, unlike the curved design of the Fusion, the 60 Stylus opts for a straighter, flatter look with a few noticeable bezels around the screen. Despite the small frames, the phone feels premium in hand, aided by the vegan leather back that we have been seeing lately in the Edge series. The signature camera frame remains, giving it a familiar yet sophisticated appearance. One detail that will make many users happy is the return of the 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom. As for the rest of the build, Motorola has ensured robust protection with IP68 water resistance and Military Grade Protection Certification (MIL-STD-810H). The power button and volume rockers are neatly placed on the right side, while the SIM tray sits on the left. The bottom houses the USB Type-C port, speaker grille, and the slot for the stylus, offering a well-organised layout. Interestingly, Motorola has stopped providing a protective cover in the box with the Edge 60 series, a surprising move considering it was a staple accessory in previous models. While it might not be a deal-breaker, it's something potential buyers should note when unboxing the device. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) Stylus The stylus deserves a special segment because it truly elevates the experience. It's more than just a scribbling tool — Motorola has smartly packed in functionality that allows creativity to flourish. With the AI-powered Sketch to Image feature, users can transform basic doodles into stunning visuals effortlessly, making professional-quality content accessible even to beginners. The stylus offers smooth, agile expression for note-taking, doodling, or even passing the time creatively. Everything you create stays neatly organized, thanks to Moto Note. Writing is intuitive too — from using the handwriting calculator for quick math to jotting down notes seamlessly. The 'Circle to Search' feature by Google adds another layer of productivity; just circle or highlight anything on your screen to instantly search without having to switch apps. For a phone in this price bracket, these stylus features feel premium and genuinely useful. Display Coming to the display, Motorola has equipped the Edge 60 Stylus with a 6.67-inch 1.5K pOLED 2.5D screen that's a treat to look at. It boasts a resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels, 446 ppi density, and a highly responsive 120 Hz refresh rate. The High Brightness Mode offers up to 1400 nits brightness, while HDR peak brightness pushes up to an impressive 3,000 nits. What this translates to for users is a fluid, vibrant visual experience packed with vivid colours (thanks to the 10-bit colour depth and over a billion shades) and smooth scrolling. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection with Aqua Touch ensures durability even during accidental water exposure. Whether you're outdoors under harsh sunlight or indoors, the display consistently delivers top-notch visuals. OS and AI The Motorola Edge 60 Stylus comes with Android 15 out of the box, offering a clean, bloat-free experience that Motorola fans will love. The company promises two years of OS upgrades and three years of security patches, ensuring that your device stays updated and secure for a good span of time. Motorola has also infused AI features across the OS. From Moto AI processing enhancing photography to intelligent system management that optimizes battery life and performance, the AI integrations are subtle but meaningful. Features like Google Auto Enhance for photos and AI-driven performance tweaks make the device smarter in daily use without being intrusive. Performance Powering the Edge 60 Stylus is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, paired with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256 GB of UFS2.2 storage (expandable up to 1cTB). During the review period, daily tasks — from multitasking between apps to streaming and browsing — felt buttery smooth, aided by the RAM Boost feature. Gaming enthusiasts will also find the experience pleasing. Heavy titles like Call of Duty Mobile and Genshin Impact ran smoothly, thanks to the Adreno 710 GPU, though it's worth mentioning that the GPU score (2090) is slightly lower than what we saw on the Edge 60 Fusion. Nevertheless, for its price range, the Edge 60 Stylus offers ample power to make the phone run seamlessly even with demanding tasks. Benchmark scores further reflect the device's capabilities: it clocked a Geekbench single-core score of 1003 and a multi-core score of 2902, close to what the Edge 60 Fusion delivered. These scores reinforce that the phone is not just about stylus gimmicks — it's a solid performer underneath. Camera The Edge 60 Stylus features a capable 50 MP main camera with Sony's LYTIA 700C sensor, offering f/1.8 aperture, Quad PDAF, and OIS for stability. Accompanying it is a 13 MP ultra-wide lens with macro capabilities. The front houses a sharp 32 MP selfie shooter. In daylight, the main sensor captures rich, detailed shots with good dynamic range and natural colours. The ultra-wide lens also delivers impressive results, though like most phones, the edges can sometimes get a bit soft. Portrait shots deserve a special mention — the separation and bokeh effects are handled very well, making portraits look professional and social-media ready. Low-light photography is good too. Thanks to a dedicated Night Mode, images retained good colour accuracy and minimal noise. Night shots were well-lit without looking overly processed. Selfies from the 32 MP front camera come out crisp and vibrant, ideal for video calls and social media. Even in low-light conditions, the Quad Pixel technology helps deliver solid results. Overall, whether you're a casual shooter or someone who loves mobile photography, the Edge 60 Stylus won't disappoint. Battery The Motorola Edge 60 Stylus packs a 5,000 mAh battery, more than enough to get through a full day of heavy use with ease. Even with gaming, video streaming, and camera usage, the phone consistently lasted a day without gasping for charge. When it comes to charging, Motorola provides 68 W TurboPower fast charging support, juicing up the battery within 1:10-1:20 minutes. There's also 15 W wireless charging support (though the wireless charger is not included in the box). Verdict Motorola has truly pulled something out of the box with the Edge 60 Stylus. During my review period, whoever saw the stylus feature couldn't help but draw comparisons to Samsung's Note series — high praise for a mid-range device. The addition of the stylus, combined with Motorola's clean software and practical features, makes it stand out in a crowded segment. Overall, the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus nails it with an impressive design, a high-quality display, strong performance, and versatile camera — all wrapped around a feature that genuinely adds value. If you're looking for a smartphone that's different, practical, and stylish, the Edge 60 Stylus deserves serious consideration.
Mint
29-04-2025
- Business
- Mint
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion: A few thoughtful features make it stand out
Sahil Bhalla The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion impresses with its design, display, and solid battery life, but faces challenges in camera performance and software optimization. Is it worth the price for budget-conscious consumers? Icy cold Gift this article There's one smartphone brand that has flown under the radar over the past year, and yet, quietly releasing smartphones alongside low-key marketing has helped the brand reap a 135.9% year-on-year (2023 to 2024) growth in market share. Yes, according to International Data Corporation's (IDC) 'Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker' February 2025 release, Motorola, now under the tutelage of Lenovo, is a winner. Its mid-range smartphones are its strongest suit and have helped propel the company's market share to grow from 2.7% in 2023 to 6.0% at the end of 2024. There's one smartphone brand that has flown under the radar over the past year, and yet, quietly releasing smartphones alongside low-key marketing has helped the brand reap a 135.9% year-on-year (2023 to 2024) growth in market share. Yes, according to International Data Corporation's (IDC) 'Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker' February 2025 release, Motorola, now under the tutelage of Lenovo, is a winner. Its mid-range smartphones are its strongest suit and have helped propel the company's market share to grow from 2.7% in 2023 to 6.0% at the end of 2024. Over the past month, the company has released the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus, with the Motorola Edge 60 Pro set to launch in a few days. I've been using the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion for some time now, and it's an easy, breezy, no-frills smartphone that one can recommend to many budget-conscious consumers out there. The Edge 60 Fusion starts at ₹ 22,999 and features an IP69 ingress protection rating, as well as MIL-STD-810H standard testing for enhanced durability. This time around, there is a significantly improved OLED display (with Gorilla Glass 7 protection), a larger battery capacity, increased storage, a microSD slot (for those who still use it), a refreshed chipset, and faux vegan leather finishes in three different Pantone colours; Slipstream, Amazonite and Zephyr. Let's talk design and display Pastels continue to be popular in smartphone design Let's start with the design and its vegan leather finish. The design doesn't veer too much from its predecessor. The device features a soft-touch vegan leather back, a thin plastic side frame, a curved front panel, and a small, minimalist camera island that doesn't protrude significantly. Thanks to a larger battery, the smartphone is slightly thicker, but the difference isn't noticeable in day-to-day usage. The Edge 60 Fusion comes in at 180g light and 8.2mm thick. In fact, it's lighter and thinner than the recently launched Nothing Phone (3a). It now boasts a military-grade certification for durability, as well as IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance. In this price segment, it's one of the most durable smartphones available. The bezels are slim, and there's just the Motorola logo at the centre of the back panel. The handset offers a good in-hand feel, with one-handed usage being very much achievable. The only quibble I'd have is that the in-display fingerprint scanner is placed too low for convenience. Also read: This summer, bond with your kids in a no-Wi-Fi getaway The 6.7-inch pOLED panel is identical to its predecessor but offers a higher 1.5K (1220x2712p) resolution and a significantly improved peak brightness of 4,500 nits, one of the highest in this price segment. The refresh rate has been reduced from 144Hz to 120Hz, but for daily usage, the latter is more than sufficient. Curved displays may not be everyone's cup of tea, but they do add to the premium feel of the device. The colours are vivid, the text is crisp, and the contrast ratio is excellent. Couple this display with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos), and you have a winner in the segment. Outdoor usage is comfortable, and you needn't squint, thanks to 1400 nits high-brightness mode. The display does exhibit a fair amount of reflections and the viewing angles aren't the best (just in case you want to watch the latest IPL match with your co-passenger). It's worth noting that the display is equipped with 'wet touch technology'. It works even when used with wet fingers. Under the hood The smartphone has transitioned from Qualcomm to MediaTek. The Edge 60 Fusion is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor, with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of USFS 2.2 storage. While the smartphone excels in day-to-day tasks, it stumbles while gaming. Motorola just hasn't optimised the chipset for gaming. Many games are locked at 60 FPS, while similarly priced smartphones can achieve 90 or even 120 FPS. Thankfully, the smartphone never gets too hot to handle. Multitasking is handled with aplomb, and if you're a camera enthusiast, you're in luck. The smartphone features a microSD slot, allowing for storage expansion of up to 1TB. This is rare in the mid-range phone, and I'm glad Motorola has kept the flag flying high. Battery life is the Edge 60 Fusion's strongest suit, as the larger 5,500mAh battery shines. I easily got around 8 hours of screen-on-time with my medium-to-heavy usage pattern, and I didn't have to charge the smartphone until lunch on day two. With the 68W fast charger (included in the box), the smartphone can be juiced from 0-100 percent in approximately 44 minutes. Motorola includes a 68w fast charger in the box, allowing you to charge the Edge 60 Fusion from 0-100 percent in approximately 48 minutes. Less than perfect Yes, even after praising the smartphone extensively, there are things I didn't like about it, and I hope they will be improved in next year's successor. Those stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos are merely good on paper. It's acceptable to watch an IPL match with 60 percent volume. Anything above that, or anything with bass and heavy vocals, will get distorted. The cameras are truly a mixed bag. The camera setup is nearly identical to that of its predecessor. There is a 50MP (Sony LYT-700C) primary lens. A 13MP ultrawide lens flanks it. The device features a 32MP front-facing camera. This time around, Motorola has introduced a 3-in-1 ambient light sensor to help with exposure and improve white balance. The problem is not much the camera hardware and the processing. It's with the buggy camera app. It's laggy, unresponsive, and crashes at times. The experience is far from smooth, but something that can be easily fixed with a software update. With the Edge Fusion 60's primary camera, you get photos with punchy and vibrant colours, a good amount of sharpness and good details. It's the post-processing that can oversharpen the image a tad too much. Processing takes a little longer than you'd expect. There are Natural and Enhanced styles of processing. With Natural processing, white balance is mostly fine. Enhanced is essentially unusable, mainly because it takes too long to process and offers no meaningful improvements. The ultrawide is good. It has a narrower dynamic range, and the photos are sharp and vibrant, similar to those from the primary camera. I used the ultrawide a lot more than I thought I would, and I came away impressed. During low-light photography, I noticed that the noise was under control, but the details were missing. There's a lot of oversharpening here, and it feels like Motorola isn't optimising the software to take full advantage of the sensor at hand. Portrait mode shots are decent, with good edge detection (though not perfect) when shooting in daylight. Selfies are acceptable for sharing on social media, but videos appear off because of the colour reproduction (Motorola uses the ancient Rec.601 colour space). Software is something I haven't touched upon because it's nothing to write home about. Hello UI (based on Android 15) offers good customisation and theming options, along with a sprinkling of AI features, but it needs a smoother experience to succeed in this space truly. Bloatware is still present in some places, although it has considerably reduced from previous versions. While most AI features are standard and present across Android smartphones, there is one notable exception: Catch Me Up, a Motorola exclusive that has the potential to be useful. It's there to provide a summary of all the notifications you may have missed but doesn't discuss the notifications you've dismissed. Then there's Pay Attention, Remember This, Canvas AI and more. Motorola has promised three years of OS updates and four years of security patches. Verdict There's the Poco X7 Pro, with its superior performance, which is the Edge 60 Fusion's biggest competition. The only other alternative I can think of is the Nothing Phone (3a), which comes with a unique design and a dedicated telephoto camera. Also read: Nothing Phone 3, 3a review Still, at ₹ 22,999, the Edge 60 Fusion has all the makings of a solid choice for a good budget smartphone. There's the premium build (with IP68+IP69 ratings), excellent battery life, AI cops, and a base variant that comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The pOLED display is bright and vibrant with sharp text, and the camera is good (barring the video quality) for this price segment. Performance is good, and only gamers should look elsewhere. Motorola's Edge 60 Fusion is a solid all-rounder, and as they say, it just gets the job done. It's a no-frills smartphone with a premium design, smooth experience, and reliable battery life. Topics You May Be Interested In
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Business Standard
23-04-2025
- Business Standard
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus review: Midrange phone with modern AI, legacy tools
Motorola recently launched the Edge 60 Stylus. While it shares similarities with the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, which I reviewed earlier, there are notable differences—most significantly, the inclusion of a stylus, making it one of the first smartphones in the budget segment to feature one. The Motorola Edge 60 Stylus is priced at Rs 22,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. Let us see whether it lives up to expectations as a daily driver. Design The Motorola Edge 60 Stylus follows a design language almost identical to the Fusion. The camera island and vegan leather finish on the back panel remain, with a smooth texture that mimics a painting canvas. While prone to smudges, dust, and fingerprints, these are less noticeable due to the deeper shades. Thanks to Motorola's long-standing partnership with PANTONE, the smartphone is available in two colours—PANTONE Gibraltar Sea and PANTONE Surf the Web. These shades appear more refined than the PANTONE Amazonite of the Fusion. On the front, the Edge 60 Stylus features a flat display with rounded corners, offering a comfortable grip. The thin bezels contribute to a strong display-to-body ratio. It is 8.29 mm thick and weighs 191 grams, slightly more than the Fusion. The side panels house the ejectable SIM tray on the left and the power and volume buttons on the right. At the bottom are the USB-C port for charging and data transfer, a 3.5mm headphone jack (which I personally appreciate), a speaker, and the stylus slot. While the back resembles the Fusion, other elements differ, giving the phone its own identity. Also Read: Display and audio The Edge 60 Stylus sports a 6.67-inch pOLED display with Super HD (1220p) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display is validated by PANTONE for colour accuracy. Thin bezels ensure a fully immersive viewing experience, especially when watching films or long-form content. The phone meets MIL-810 military durability standards and is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance. However, the display does attract fingerprints. With a peak brightness of 3,000 nits—same as the Fusion—the display performs well indoors. Outdoors, particularly in bright sunlight, visibility is compromised. For instance, navigating via GPS while riding a bike may require effort to read the screen clearly. The phone features Dolby Atmos technology for audio. While loudness is satisfactory, users who prioritise audio clarity over volume and treble may be disappointed. I found that the Edge 60 Stylus tries hard to boost volume, which affects clarity, especially when listening to music. AI tools and stylus Like the Edge 60 Fusion, the Edge 60 Stylus includes native AI tools: Update Me: Summarises notifications Take Notes: Records, transcribes, and summarises audio Remember This: Saves screenshots, photos, and notes Recall: Reminds users of saved items Magic Canvas: Text-to-video generative AI The stylus introduces additional tools: Moto Note: Write or draw freely Sketch-to-Image: AI converts drawings into realistic images Handwriting Calculator: Solves handwritten equations GIF Maker: Records screen sections and creates GIFs Sketch-to-Image offers modes such as Watercolour, Realistic, Sketch Clean-Up, and Abstract Ink. For example, a rough sketch of a horse running can be refined and rendered in watercolour style by the AI. Sketch Clean-Up polishes drawings, transforming rough outlines into vivid scenes. The stylus truly feels like a magic wand. However, there are ghost touch issues. Stylus input near screen borders is sometimes unresponsive. Camera The Edge 60 Stylus shares the same camera setup as the Fusion. It has two rear lenses—a 50MP primary sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide lens. The third lens-like component is actually a 3-in-1 light sensor using real-time light detection to calibrate light sensitivity for accurate exposure and colours, according to Motorola. The rear camera allows for up to 2x lossless zoom, but images become blurry beyond that. The macro mode captures details well. In low light, AI enhances brightness, giving images a more vibrant appearance. The front camera features a 32MP lens, which performs adequately. Both front and rear cameras work well in bright conditions but struggle in low light. Night mode helps, but only to a degree. A useful addition is the built-in document scanner, eliminating the need for third-party apps. Performance and software Motorola has improved performance with the Edge 60 Stylus. Unlike the Fusion, which is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400, the Stylus model features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. While not a top-tier SoC, it offers noticeable improvements in multitasking and gaming. The device heats up while charging and during gaming at 120Hz. Nevertheless, multitasking and app-switching—between Chrome, Asphalt, Candy Crush, YouTube, BGMI, Free Fire, and Gallery—are smooth. The phone runs Hello UI, based on Android 15. It offers a clean, bloat-free experience with a minimalistic user interface. However, Motorola only promises two OS updates and three years of security patches, compared to three OS updates and four years for the Fusion—disappointing, given the similar price. Battery and charging The Edge 60 Stylus has a 5,000mAh battery with 68W wired and 15W wireless charging. It charges fully in around 75–80 minutes. Under normal to moderate use, the battery lasts a full day. For heavy gamers—though this phone is not ideal for gaming—it will deplete from full charge to zero in about five hours when used in Turbo mode. Verdict It is impressive how Motorola has introduced a stylus-equipped edition at the same price as the Fusion, making this an outstanding mid-range option. Getting a stylus with a mid-range smartphone seemed a forgotten dream, but Motorola has revived it. If you enjoy taking notes, sketching, or doodling, the Edge 60 Stylus is a strong choice. Hardcore gamers, however, might consider alternatives. Overall, the inclusion of the stylus makes this smartphone a top contender—possibly the best—in the mid-range segment.
