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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v11, upgradable to Android 12 |
| Fabrication | 7 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Stock Android / My UX |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Clean stock Android optimization |
| Display | |
| Notch | Dual punch-hole |
| Features | 6.7" 90Hz FHD+ 21:9 IPS LCD Display, HDR10+ |
| Brightness | 560 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 px (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | Yes |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm, 104.9 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Aperture | f/1.7 (wide), f/2.2 (ultrawide), f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Autofocus | Yes (Phase Detection) |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 16 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera + 8 MP, f/2.4, 100˚, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
| Camera Setup | Dual Camera Setup (Dual Punch-hole cutout) |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back |
| Width | 73.9 mm |
| Colors | Blue, Silver |
| Height | 168.3 mm |
| Weight | 215 grams |
| IP Rating | IP52 |
| Thickness | 9.6 mm |
| Ruggedness | |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 20W TurboPower Fast Wired Charging |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 512 GB via hybrid microSD slot |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), dual-band, hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1000/150 Mbps, 5G |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 6K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| FM Radio | No |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, Loudspeaker |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China / USA |
| Features | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Processor, 6.7" 90Hz FHD+ IPS LCD Display, Quad Rear Camera (64MP Main + 16MP Ultrawide + Depth + TOF), Dual Selfie Camera (16MP + 8MP), 5000 mAh Battery with 20W Fast Charging, Side Fingerprint Scanner, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, NFC, Android 11 |
The Motorola Edge S delivers near-flagship muscle at a competitive price point, anchoring its performance on the formidable Snapdragon 870 5G chipset paired with fast LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It features a sprawling 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2520 pixels) IPS LCD display boasting a 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a tall 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is driven by the 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G octa-core processor coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, expandable up to 512GB via a hybrid microSDXC card slot. For optics, it features a quad camera setup led by a 64MP primary wide sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide lens with autofocus, a 2MP depth sensor, and a TOF 3D sensor, along with a unique dual front-facing camera system (16MP main + 8MP ultra-wide) housed in a dual punch-hole cutout. Driven by a dependable 5000 mAh battery supported by 20W TurboPower fast wired charging, a side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC connectivity, IP52 splash resistance, and running clean stock Android 11, the Motorola Edge S offers exceptional processing capability and versatility.
| Display Type |
| IPS LCD, HDR10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 409 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with dual punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 84.5 % |
| Video FPS |
| 60 fps |
| Resolution | 64 MP, f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF) + 16 MP, f/2.2, 117˚, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (AF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Camera + TOF 3D Depth Sensor |
| Camera Setup | Quad |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, HDR, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Night Vision |
| Camera Features | Dual-LED flash, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 6K @ 30fps, 3840x2160 (4K) @ 30/60fps, 1920x1080 @ 30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels |
| Camera Features |
| HDR, Face Unlock, Ultra-wide selfie mode |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps |
| Dust and splash resistant against accidental spills |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| SpecialDesign | Tall 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio layout with dual punch-hole front cameras and side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner |
| User Available Storage |
| Depends on system usage |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual Nano-SIM) |
| Bluetooth | v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side |
