There are a lot of phones that promise top-tier performance for under a grand, but not many manage to deliver it quite like the Motorola Moto Edge+ (2023). Now available for just $399.99—down from its original $649.99—this unlocked model is sitting at its lowest price ever, according to price-trackers. That’s a steep drop for a phone that PCMag named an Editor’s Choice. It comes in Interstellar Black with 8GB RAM and a generous 512GB of storage. The design lives up to its name with curved edges that wrap around a nearly bezel-less 6.7-inch display with a matte Gorilla Glass Victus back that helps with grip and doesn’t pick up fingerprints—and the whole package is IP68-rated, meaning you don’t have to stress about rain or dust.
Performance-wise, it’s solid across the board, thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. Everyday tasks are smooth, multitasking feels effortless, and even demanding games like Genshin Impact can run well (just not at maxed-out settings). It also helps that the screen refreshes at 165Hz, which makes scrolling smoother and gaming more responsive. That said, you’re not getting the sharpest display out there (1080p, pOLED, 395ppi), and you might feel the difference if you’re coming from a 1440p screen like the one on the Pixel 7 Pro, but it’s still bright (1300 nits peak) and colorful. There’s no headphone jack, but the stereo speakers surprise with actual depth and clarity (according to this PCMag review), and it supports Bluetooth 5.3, so connecting your wireless headsets shouldn’t be an issue. Call quality is also top-notch, with strong signal support across major 5G and 4G networks in the U.S.
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