Motorola Edge 2023 XT2308-1 Unlocked 8/256GB

Incorrect picture of edge 2022 while content does say 2020. So the picture is decieving. Got a good price so wont be an issue.

Motorola Edge ! Aucun souçis, il fonctionne a merveille.

My Huawei Mate 20 Pro started to have issues of randomly rebooting after three-plus years of use. I first replaced it with a Google Pixel 7, but disliked it after two weeks of use. The battery life of the Pixel 7 does not last a whole day and the touch screen is not sensitive after using a screen protector (I turned on the option to increase screen sensitivity). I decided to give Motorola Edge + (2022) a try. I had to pay $100 extra to bump the storage of my Pixel 7 from 125 GB to 256 GB, and this Moto Edge + (2022) has $512 GB storage! It seemed a good deal. I read quite a few reviews, and none spoke highly of this phone. Now I have had this phone for about a month and I can report that I like everything this phone offers.

This phone functions well as a calling device. Good reception outside and it supports WIFI calling on the T-Mobile network. By default, the WIFI calling is not enabled, but I got a message from T-Mobile with detailed instructions on how to enable it. That part was easy. I also updated the system with 6 periodic updates. At the time of this writing, the latest system update was from 12/1/2022. I find the volume of the speaker decent, comparable to other phones my other family members or I have used before.

The phone takes clear pictures under low light conditions. I can tell that there are some software enhancements to the pictures. Some people find it not acceptable, but I think it is probably a choice of personal tastes. I am neutral about using AI to enhance pictures. Overall, I think the camera on this phone performed better than my expectations.

I like the overall design of this phone. The layout of the cameras looks better than the Pixel 7. I also find the fingerprint reader integrated with the power button a better idea than the on-screen placement. It’s much faster compared with the Pixel 7. When I use Android Pay on this phone, it is much easier to unlock the phone with the outside fingerprint reader. With all other features such as NFC, wireless charging, long battery life, 8 GB memory (can increase to 10 GB with onboard storage), 512 GB of storage, and a low price of $499, I definitely think it is a much better deal compared to Google Pixel 7 or even the pro version of it. I haven’t tried the Motorola Ready For functions, which can use the phone as a high-res webcam or a desktop computer. They all sound like something useful and are surprises to me.

I have some older and much slower Android phones. Moto Edge Plus + 2022 is also faster with same apps than iPhone 6sPlus. Width is good, slightly longer than iPhone 6sPlus (prefer not as long, LOL), nice screen, but not the best per web reviews. Maximum audio speaker volume is soft / weak (never loud), but sound exports fine via Blue Tooth. Don’t like shaking the phone twice for camera so changed it to 2 taps on power button like Samsung. Not a fan of flashlight needs 2 wrist twists. I like an iPhone type screen. With Android lots of customizations are possible – but so many free apps have many annoying ads. Included Android and Motorola apps are generally good. Not much bloatware. 8, but not 12 GB RAM, much better than 2-4 GB in my older phones. No SD card slot but comes with 512 GB memory built in. Should be more than adequate for most non heavy duty video camera users. With USB C tether, can also be used to securely transfer files or pictures to PC / ? Mac. Battery charging is very fast – but phone gets very warm, likely too fast for optimal battery health – (even 30 W charger in box seems too powerful) so use a low power charger !! Camera gets mediocre reviews and rear camera bulge seems way to large and unappealing. Current phone plan does not include cheap new iPhone or flagship Samsung / Pixel. Price paid (around $250.00 for new in box 2022 model phone on sale) was unbeatable for the performance you get. Somewhat similar performance refurb – not new – comparable phones from Samsung, Pixel, etc. with prices of around $200.00 would be from 2021-2022 non ultra, but FE, 6a, etc. models, and likely with only 80-90% battery health: meaning you likely still need to pay for a battery replacement, which might add about another $75.00 to cost. iPhone 12s and 13s are much more expensive as refurbs. I added 2 low cost CoverOn cases and screen protector glass via Ebay. Uncommon model and poor choice for model name as there is a Moto Edge (? multiple versions for non Plus + models), Moto Edge Plus (without year), M E P 2023, etc. Moto 30, Moto 40 for non US versions and I think each has a different size and some have different camera layouts. Limited accessory choices for M E P 2022 / M 30 Pro and accessory sizes are all different yet model names are similar. Very easy to order the wrong case or screen protector. Moto 30 is the same size as my M E P 2022. Why 4 stars and not 5? It is now a 2 year old phone model with really good screen, reasonable haptics, fast charging, single physical SIM, non loud speaker(s), etc.
In brief, a very good new, not refurb, phone for what I paid.