Compact and lightweight, super grippy back, IP68 rating.

Back panel gets very dirty very easily, is difficult to clean.

In summary, however, the Motorola Edge 40 offers a very well-rounded smartphone experience that's in many ways better than its competitors, and we think it's worth adding to your shortlist.

Svelte, lightweight design ; Vibrant, fast 144Hz pOLED display ; Versatile main camera performance ; Fast 68W TurboPower charging

Can overheat when playing games ; A few bugs within the OS ; Refresh rate has to be fixed at 144Hz if used

Motorola has managed to deliver something that not only looks good and feels good in the hand, but a smartphone of substance. The Edge 40 boasts a gorgeous display, a rear-facing camera just as capable in low light as daylight, fast charging and decent...

Svelte design ; Solid software ; Attractive pricing ; Fast 68W charging

Historically weak software support ; Curved screen can be a bit annoying ; Unremarkable haptics ; Average camera

The Motorola Edge 40 is a competent and powerful premium mid-range Motorola phone. It has a couple of flaws, most notably the average cameras, and it’s also likely to be a victim of Motorola’s inconsistent software update policy, but it’s available far...

Excellent performance for a mid-range phone ; Suave, skinny build and sharp screen ; Competitive cameras

Rivals considerably cheaper ; 144Hz refresh rate could be used better ; Vegan leather gets grubby fast

Not an obvious choice among cheaper rivals, but the otherwise well-rounded Edge 40 still stands out in a few key areas. If those appeal, then it’s worth snapping up.

The Motorola Edge 40 offers a bright, colourful splash of performance in the mid-range phone market, with a device offering good battery life, performance and with a nice big display. There's Dolby Atmos tuned stereo speakers to pair with the HDR10+...

Underwater-resistant ; Powerful Snapdragon processor ; Excellent Screen ; 24-Hour, 4,400mAh Battery with TurboPower charging

Other mid-range models have better cameras. ; Lack of cases ; Slight power efficiency

The Edge 40 may feature slender superior styling, but it still doesn’t reach the calibre of Motorola’s line of premium phones such as Moto Edge 30 Ultra. The Moto Edge 30 is, however, double the price so the newer model even if not premium is still a...

Slender, lightweight design ; IP68 ruggedness ; Good low-light camera performance

Ultrawide lens drops down to 13 MP ; No 3.5 mm headphone jack

With premium styling and a mid-range price tag, the Motorola Moto Edge 40 is a great fit for the hand and the wallet.

Excellent build quality, IP68 rating ; Immersive multimedia experience ; Capable performance unit ; Clean, feature-rich software ; Wireless charging support

Average battery life ; Cameras need more optimisation

The Motorola Edge 40 packs some capable hardware wrapped in a curvy, sleek body that screams premium from a distance. The handset offers an excellent in-hand feel, great multimedia experience and relatively good performance. The software too, is quite...