After a series of teasers and leaks, Motorola has finally released the Moto Edge S, the successor to the Moto Edge released last year. This is the first phone to feature the "just released" 870nm Snapdragon 7 SoC. The Snapdragon 870 is essentially a Snapdragon 865 Plus in a new package with slight modifications and allows OEMs to release 5G-capable phones with a "new" chipset at a comparatively cheaper price than the all-new Snapdragon 888. Edge S packs all the elements you want in a 2021 flagship smartphone. It comes with a large display that offers FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate, 5000mAh battery, 5G and 5G connectivity. Cameras in total, including a 64-megapixel main sensor located on the rear panel.
Moto Edge S price and availability
Moto Edge S pricing starts at CNY 1999 (Rs. 22,500 or €309) for the base variant that comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The 8GB + 128GB variant is priced at CNY 2399 (around Rs 27,000 or €371), while the 8GB + 256GB variant costs CNY 2799 (Rs 31,500 or €433). The Moto Edge S is available in Emerald Ryuko and Early Sunny color options and is up for pre-order now with shipping starting February 3. As of yet, Motorola hasn't announced its global availability, however, as the brand has picked up the pace it suggests of late and has been busy showing off its new phones to international markets, the Moto Edge S could launch very soon as well. in countries like India.
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Moto Edge S Features and Specifications
The new Moto Edge S sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ LCD panel with 2520*1800 resolution that comes with 90Hz refresh rate and HDR 10 support. As mentioned above, the phone is powered by a Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. The Edge S is a 5G phone that comes with a 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging and a triple rear camera setup with the main sensor being a 64-megapixel shooter paired with a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 2 megapixel depth. sensor. A ToF sensor is also present in the phone. At the front, it has a dual selfie camera setup with a 16MP main front-facing camera and an 8MP wide-angle selfie camera. The fingerprint sensor sits below the power button and also gets an IP52 rating for splash resistance and since it aims to be an affordable flagship, there's a headphone jack on the phone too.