Vidita Chandra | 22 Sep 2023 12:00 PM
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo strutted onto the scene in Europe this month and ever since then, the internet has been rife with speculations about when it would grace our Indian shores. Well, it's officially here! Let's roll up our sleeves and dive into what this smartphone has in store for us.
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo comes with a 6.55-inch pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Motorola says the device boasts a billion colours and sports a 10-bit colour panel. And if you're worried about catching all those vibrant hues in broad daylight, be assured with a peak brightness of 1300 nits.
Under the hood, it has the MediaTek Dimensity 7030 processor. On the software front, It runs on Android 13 right out of the box. And for you gaming enthusiasts, it's got Wi-Fi 6E, promising top-notch speed for your gaming sessions. Plus it supports cloud gaming so you can turn this phone into your very own handheld console and play games straight from the cloud.
When it comes to capturing shots, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo flaunts a 50MP ultra-pixel night vision primary camera with OIS. And, for those wide shots, there's a 13MP secondary camera equipped with an ultra-wide-angle lens. Upfront, you've got a 32MP front camera with quad-pixel tech. Plus you get features like Horizon Lock Stabilisation, Video Portrait, Audio Zoom, and Vlog Mode to take your photography and videography to the next level.
Motorola says the Edge 40 Neo isn't just a looker; it's also built tough. With an IP68 rating, it's ready to tackle dust and water with ease. It is also claimed to be the world's lightest 5G phone with IP68 protection. Tipping the scales at 172 grams it measures 7.79mm in thickness.
With Motorola Edge 40 Neo, you get three colour options to choose from – Caneel Bay, Soothing Sea, and Black Beauty. While Caneel Bay and Soothing Sea come in a vegan leather finish, Black Beauty sports an acrylic glass finish. As for price, the 8GB + 128GB variant can be yours for ₹23,999. And if you're looking to max out on storage, the 12GB + 256GB variant is up for grabs at ₹25,999.