I used the Motorola Edge (2026) all summer long, but it never won me over
A pretty face just isn't enough.
I have spent months using the Motorola Edge (2026) and cannot help but question its overall appeal. The design is clean, comfortable in hand, and fits well in my pocket—qualities that are rare even with smaller displays becoming popular. The color choices, particularly the Martini Olive finish, feel premium with a woven back panel and brushed plastic frame that resembled metal.
However, the plastic construction and Gorilla Glass 7i screen left me disappointed. Despite its compact size, the Edge (2026) retains a 6.3-inch Extreme AMOLED panel, making it smaller than any traditional Moto. The Super HD resolution and 5,200 nits of peak brightness ensured visibility even at the beach, making it an attractive option for design enthusiasts.
But, unfortunately, I find that using the Edge (2026) is less appealing. The MediaTek Dimensity 7450 chipset and 8GB of base RAM offered only a slight upgrade over the previous Edge (2025). The 128GB base storage, down from 256GB, felt like an odd choice when there's no expandable storage option.
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