HIGHLIGHTS
* The Motorola Edge 40 is coming to India next week after it global debut earlier this month.
* The new mid-ranger is claimed to be the world’s slimmest 5G phone with IP68 rating.
* Ahead of the launch, we got a sneak peek at the Motorola Edge 40’s India price.
* Motorola Edge 40 price in India has leaked via Flipkart.
* The Edge 40 is currently available in Europe.
* It is set to launch in India on May 23.
Motorola is gearing up to launch its first Edge 40 series smartphone in India. The company has confirmed that it will launch the Moto Edge 40 as its new premium smartphone next week in India.
The device will debut in the country on May 23.
Motorola has already launched the phone in Europe. The smartphone is confirmed to pack the same set of hardware and features found in the international variant.
What was under wraps was the pricing. Motorola will announce the pricing and availability details of the Edge 40 at the event on May 23.
However, thanks to a Flipkart listing, we now know the price of the phone a few days ahead of its launch in India.
A Flipkart banner within the app has revealed the price of the phone along with some details about the offers.
Motorola Edge 40 debuted globally earlier this month, and it is coming to India next week. The new Motorola smartphone is claimed to be the world’s slimmest 5G smartphone with IP68 dust and water resistance.
Ahead of the India launch, Motorola accidentally revealed the price of the Edge 40 on Flipkart.
Let’s take a look at the Motorola Edge 40 price in India, specifications and other details known so far.
Motorola Edge 40: Price in India Leaked
Motorola Edge 40 will be the first smartphone in the company’s latest flagship series to debut in India.
The device’s sale date and price have leaked. According to a screenshot of the Flipkart banner shared by a Twitter user called Karan Mistry, the Moto Edge 40 will have an effective price of Rs 27,999.
The price is inclusive of all offers and valid only for pre-order customers.
The banner did not reveal all the details about the offers. It only confirms that customers who buy the Edge 40 will get Rs 2,000 off on exchange.
There is also an option to bundle a screen replacement package for Rs 9,500.
The device is said to be available for pre-order from May 23, which is on the day of the India launch.
The Flipkart listing confirms that the India variant will launch with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
Motorola has already listed the specs of the India variant on the Flipkart microsite.
The device will debut in India in three colour options and two finishes. The vegan leather variant will come in Nebula Green and Eclipse Black, whereas the Lunar Blue option will be available in a PMMA Acrylic finish.
The device is also claimed to be the slimmest 5G smartphone worldwide. It will launch in India with 14 5G bands support.
The Edge 40 has a Dimensity 8020 SoC under the hood. It features a 4400mAh battery with support for 68W TurboPower fast charging out of the box.
The device is also claimed to be the first in its segment to offer 15W wireless charging support.
Motorola’s upcoming Edge 40 is also confirmed to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC. It will sport a dual speaker setup with Dolby Atmos audio. The phone will feature a 6.55-inch OLED display with curved edges and a Full HD+ resolution. There will be support for a 144Hz refresh rate, and 1200 nits peak brightness.
On the back, the Edge 40 has a dual-camera setup. It has a 50MP primary camera with support for optical image stabilisation (OIS) and an f/1.4 aperture. There is also a 13MP ultra-wide camera that can also shoot macro images. The Edge 40 features a 32MP front camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner.
It has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Lastly, the phone boots Android 13-based MyUX out of the box.
MOTOROLA EDGE 40 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MT6895Z |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 4600 mAh |
| Display | 6.65 inches (16.89 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | June 15, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MT6895Z |
| CPU | Octa core (2.85 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 5 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.65 inches (16.89 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 396 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 93.75 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1200 nits |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
Design
| Height | 158.4 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 71.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 171 grams |
| Colours | Nebula Green, Lunar Blue, Eclispe Black, Viva Magentha |
| Waterproof | Yes, Water resistant, IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.4, Primary Camera 13 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP f/2.4, Primary Camera | |
Battery
| Capacity | 4600 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Turbo Power, 68W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs on Motorola Edge 40
1) What is Motorola Edge 40 price in India?
Ans) The Motorola Edge 40 is scheduled to launch on May 23rd, and it is going to be available exclusively on Flipkart. There’s also a microsite on the e-commerce site where it highlights the phone’s key specifications. The company also accidentally put out a banner where it clearly mentions the price of the Motorola Edge 40.
The smartphone will be priced at Rs 27,999 with pre-orders starting on May 23rd itself. There will be no cost EMI options as well with one starting at Rs 5,000 per month. The banner isn’t visible anymore on Flipkart but we took a screenshot confirming the same.
2) What are the colour options of Motorola Edge 40?
Ans) There’s only one variant available for the Motorola Edge 40 but it comes in three colour options of Eclipse Black, Nebula Green and Lunar Blue. The Nebula Green option is actually has a vegan leather finish in addition to the glass body one.
3) What are Motorola Edge 40 specifications?
Ans) * Display: The Motorola Edge 40 features a 6.55-inch FHD+ pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate and HDR10+.
* Processor, storage: Under the hood of the smartphone runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
* Cameras: With the Motorola Edge 40 you get a dual-camera setup with a 50MP primary camera and a 13M ultra-wide angle lens. For selfies there’s a 32MP front camera.
* Battery: The Motorola Edge 40 comes packs a 4,600mAh battery with 68W fast charging support and 15W wireless charging support. It also supports 5W reverse wireless charging.
* Software: On the software front, the Motorola Edge 40 runs on Android 13 out-of-the-box.
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