Alright, Motorola is making waves again with their Edge lineup, clearly aiming to remind us that they continue to produce smartphones. The Edge 50 series had a fair shot at success, showcasing sleek designs, impressive cameras, and rapid charging that was genuinely practical.
Now, the Edge 60 series is looming on the horizon, and it’s rumored to bring about some enhancements—whatever that may entail in the world of marketing. Let’s determine if it’s truly worth the buzz.
When Is the Motorola Edge 60 Series Launching?
Motorola doesn’t adhere to a specific release timetable, but by examining previous launches, we can take an educated guess.
The Edge 50 Ultra was unveiled on 16 April 2024, then became available on 5 May 2024. The Edge 40 Pro? It debuted in April 2023. See the trend?
Considering this trajectory, we ought to expect the Edge 60 Ultra—or at least one variant from the series—to appear in April or May 2025. But don’t count on every version from last year’s lineup making a comeback.
And if you find yourself in the US, you might as well forget it. Motorola doesn’t seem particularly interested in marketing their Edge series stateside anyway.
What’s the Price Tag?
£849.99/€999. If Moto maintains that trend, expect to shell out at least the same for the Edge 60 Ultra.
To be fair, that’s still less than what Samsung and Google typically charge for their flagship models. Additionally, early discounts and bundle offers often emerge, so if you play the waiting game, you might save some cash.
For context, here’s the pricing for other models in the series previously:
- Edge 50 Fusion – £349.99/€349
- Edge 50 Neo – £399.99/€499
- Edge 50 – £499.99/€599
- Edge 50 Pro – £599.99/€699
- Edge 50 Ultra – £849.99/€999
It would be great if they didn’t increase prices again, but let’s not fool ourselves.
What’s Inside?
Not a lot of concrete details yet, but a few leaks have surfaced regarding the Edge 60 Ultra. Let’s break it down.
Design
Motorola’s been pursuing that premium aesthetic, and credit where it’s due. The Edge 50 Ultra featured wood and vegan leather finishes—yep, real wood. Expect those materials to reappear.
The frame will likely remain aluminum, as stainless steel or titanium would hike up the cost significantly. Not that anyone was really clamoring for that, anyway.
Display
Motorola is adept at crafting impressive screens. The Edge 50 Ultra already boasted a 1220 x 2712 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and 2500-nit peak brightness. Unless they surprise us, we’ll likely see more of the same—perhaps with tougher glass.
Performance
The Edge 50 Ultra used the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which performed well but wasn’t exactly the best in class. It fell short of Samsung’s Galaxy S24 in performance benchmarks, so let’s see if Motorola opts for the Snapdragon 8 Elite this time.
If they skimp again with another “s” version of the chip, it will probably lag behind the competition.
Cameras
The Edge 50 Ultra performed surprisingly well in the camera segment, particularly for still images. Video capabilities, however, left something to be desired.
Rumors indicate Motorola might maintain the same camera layout: a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultrawide, a 64MP telephoto with 3x zoom, and a 50MP front-facing camera. Sounds promising on paper, but let’s hope they enhance the video processing.
Battery and Charging
The Edge 50 Ultra could comfortably last a day with its 4500mAh battery. However, if the Edge 60 Ultra employs a more power-intensive chipset, that could change.
Charging speeds are expected to hold at 125W wired and 50W wireless, which remains fast compared to most other phones in 2025. Fully charged in 18 minutes? Count me in.
Software
Anticipate the Edge 60 series to launch with Android 15 along with Motorola’s Hello UX skin. Some enhancements are expected, but let’s see if they truly make a difference.
One concern? Software lifespan. The Edge 50 Ultra received only three years of Android updates and four years of security patches. That’s lacking by modern standards. Here’s hoping they finally compete with Samsung and Google by offering five years of updates.
Summary: Is This Another Almost-There Motorola?
Look, Motorola’s Edge series consistently flirts with greatness, but they often fall short—whether in performance, software support, or price increases.
If the Edge 60 Ultra follows the same formula, it will be a reliable but unremarkable option. However, should they go all out with upgrades, we may actually see something exceptional.
For now, we’ll have to wait and observe. If you’re itching for a new phone, the Edge 50 Ultra is still an excellent choice—and you might be able to snag it at a discount before the Edge 60 arrives.
