Super-fast charging ; Powerful processor ; Respectable bright screen

Camera image processing a grade below the best ; Lower battery capacity than many Motorolas ; Finicky fingerprint scanner

The Edge 40 Pro doesn’t set standards in any key area, but provides a good balance of power, camera ability and general usability, buoyed by ultra-fast charging.

Premium glass/metal build with attractive curves all around, IP68 rating.

Back panel is about as slippery as possible.

To sum it all up, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is an all-round very capable package that should be able to satisfy the needs of the vast majority of users, and deserves a recommendation.

Slim, light, and comfortable design ; Vibrant, bright screen ; Super-fast charging and long battery life

Android updates not guaranteed ; Underwhelming camera, despite specs ; Annoying bloatware on setup

The Edge 40 Pro is the closest thing you’ll get to a Pixel-like experience without buying one of Google’s handsets, with high-end smartphone bells and whistles; including a super-high refresh rate and very fast charging. Though the camera isn’t the...

Curved display looks great and features 165Hz panel ; Long-lasting battery and super-fast charging ; Competitive price for a top-spec handset ; It's water- and dust-proof

Accidental touch on that curved display ; Excessive initial app install prompts ; Cameras not class-leading

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a surprise star – and having used it for a full week I'm impressed by its power and battery performance compared to obvious competition such as the Google Pixel 7 Pro. In some areas, however, the Motorola is actually the...

Flagship performance, great battery life and rapid charging ; Suave looks and durable construction ; Versatile rear cameras

Image processing not quite on par with premium rivals ; Android customisation getting a little heavy handed in places

An unassuming yet potent all-rounder that comfortably straddles the line between mainstream and flagship

Sleek design ; Clean software with buttery smooth and zippy performance ; 125W fast charging is great ; High quality Portrait Mode shots ; 165Hz is a fun gimmick that gamers will appreciate ; Lovely curved front design ; Clean software with buttery...

Iffy software update situation, only 3 years of support ; Camera not quite on par with the best ; No proper long-range zoom camera ; Iffy software update situation, only 3 years of OS updates ; Camera not quite on par with the best ; No proper...

Among the fastest smartphones we've tested. Plus, long battery life and lightning-fast charging. Plus, great screen quality with an insane 165Hz refresh rate. The design is elegant and robust at the same time.

The OLED screen would have deserved a higher resolution than FHD+. The biggest problem, however, is the camera, which makes flat images without much dynamics.

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is an excellent bid for a top mobile phone from the Lenovo-owned mobile phone manufacturer. In particular, its towering performance, long battery life and fast charging significantly lift the overall impression. The same goes...

Flagship performance, great battery life and rapid charging ; Suave looks and durable construction ; Versatile rear cameras

Image processing not quite on par with premium rivals ; Android customisation getting a little heavy handed in places

An unassuming yet potent all-rounder that comfortably straddles the line between mainstream and flagship