Motorola Edge 60 Pro 6-Month Review: No Buyer's Remorse, None at All

I have seen several phones under Rs 30,000 claim the title of "Flagship killer", but this year's Moto Edge 60 Pro is arguably the best contender that deserves this crown. It covers all the basics of a flagship experience at an affordable price. That's why I took it out for a spin, 6 months after its release. And after using it for a week, I am more sure about my opinion than ever. Want to learn why? Keep reading this Motorola Edge 60 Pro review to find out.

Motorola Edge 60 Pro: Unboxing 

Before looking into the specs, let's take a quick glance at what's included with the Motorola Edge 60 Pro:

Moto Edge 60 Pro: Design and Build 

The first thing that hits you about the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is just how premium it feels the moment you pick it up. It’s light without feeling cheap, and it seems like a well-thought-out piece of hardware. At 186 grams and just over 8 mm thick, it sits comfortably in the hand, and that curved display that spills over the sides gives it an unmistakably high-end vibe. 

I also loved that Motorola has gone with different materials for the textured back. I had the Dazzling Blue colour, which features a fabric back, and it was a joy to use. It made the device extremely grippy, and it doesn't collect any fingerprints either, and the gentle curves make it feel even thinner than it is.

However, it can become dirty over time if you use it without a case. But thanks to the IP 68/69 rating, you can wash the phone under the sink to make it look as good as new. Even though it doesn't come with a metal frame like last year's Moto Edge 50 Pro, it doesn't feel cheap at all. Everything feels well-built, and unless you have used the older model, you won't be able to make out the difference.

Motorola has really refined its design over the past few years, and the Edge 60 Pro feels like the most complete version of that. The buttons also have a tactile feel, and similar to the Nothing Phone (3) I reviewed recently, Motorola has added a dedicated AI button on the side of the Edge 60 Pro, which I will discuss later.  But on the design front, I must say that it is a well-crafted phone, and probably the best design of any mobile phone under Rs 30,000. 

Motorola Edge 60 Pro: Display Quality 

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro comes with a curved display, which some people love, while others prefer a completely flat screen. I didn't mind the subtle curvature of the phone, and the curved panel still invokes a premium feeling in my head. But if it is something that bothers you, then you might want to look into similar devices with flat screens, like the iQOO Neo 10R or OnePlus Nord 5. 

Coming to the actual display, this is where Motorola has quietly aced it. The 6.7-inch 1.5K panel produces vibrant colours, deep blacks, and a great level of contrast that makes everything from Netflix shows to YouTube videos pop. The colour tuning doesn't feel oversaturated, as it is a Pantone-validated display. However, the Netflix app doesn't support HDR even though the display supports it. 

I couldn't ignore that the 120 Hz refresh rate is another downgrade from the 144 Hz of the previous model. On the other hand, brightness is an improvement, with the Edge 60 Pro getting plenty bright, up to 2800 nits, when I took it outdoors during the day for some camera samples for this review.  It can go up to 4500 nits while watching HDR content. 

I also need to give a shout-out to the stereo speaker, which sounds loud, full, and pretty good. I have been revisiting older seasons of Stranger Things, and it was a pleasant experience watching it on the Moto Edge 60 Pro. The display and speakers almost offer a flagship-level experience. 

Moto Edge 60 Pro: Performance Tested 

Powering the Edge 60 Pro is the Dimensity 8350 Extreme chipset, which is based on a 4nm architecture. We last saw it on the OnePlus Nord CE 5 (review); however, this is the Extreme version, so let us have a look at what it adds to the performance in benchmark tests. 

As you can see, it churns out pretty decent numbers, and even in everyday use, it performs really well. Apps open instantly, multitasking feels fluid, and animations run smoothly. 

In gaming, the phone handles popular titles like BGMI and COD Mobile quite well, maintaining high 90 FPS at the lowest graphic settings for long stretches. Even after 6–7 matches, the phone barely felt warm, but demanding titles like Genshin Impact could put the performance under stress.

Of course, it is not a gaming phone, and if you are looking for the best gaming phone, then I suggest you look into the iQOO 10 or the POCO F7. But for most users, this performance setup will easily get the job done.

Motorola Edge 60 Pro: Software and Updates 

The Moto Edge 60 Pro launched with Hello UI based on Android 15. Hello UI is a mostly near-stock Android experience, with some new minor design and UI changes to make it stand out. But upon release, people have a lot of complaints about the software, with the UI stuttering, freezing, and the camera app feeling sluggish to use. But it seems those problems seem to be fixed after Motorola rolled out the Android 16 update to the Edge 60 Pro. 

But it lacks any signs of the new Material 3 Expressive features that I gushed over in my Android 16 review, besides minor things like Notification cooldown. Instead, this update adds ads and bloat to the device. There's Glance on the lock screen, and it even shows random apps to download in app suggestions at the top.  

The new AI button on the side gives you quick access to voice and contextual tools, though the Moto AI suite still feels a bit limited. It brings up Perplexity, which is very limited in what it can do. I asked about a currently playing YouTube video, and it came up with unhelpful results. The same happened when I opened an article of mine. So I resorted to using the good old Gemini instead. 

Moto Edge 60 Pro: Camera Tested

The Edge 60 Pro features a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50 MP main, a 50 MP ultra-wide, and a 10 MP telephoto lens. The main camera clicks some sharp, detailed images with good colour accuracy, and the post-processing helps to prevent the exposure from blowing out too much in night shots. The dynamic range is also good; however, greens do look slightly saturated, which could be caused by AI scene detection.

The 50 MP ultra-wide camera takes stunning images, allowing you to gather the entire scene in one shot. The higher quality lens lets you take some of the best ultra-wide photos, with perfect details, even at night. There's also good colour parity among all three lenses at the back. 

The 10 MP telephoto lens captures good photos at long ranges. Just look at the image of the temple at night, and how it managed to capture the intricate details of the carvings. Or how well the cat came out, even though I was taking her photo a few steps further behind to not scare her away. But there is some softness in the images as you push it further, and anything beyond 10x doesn't look crisp. 

The 50 MP selfie camera delivers sharp images with accurate skin tones. It handles bright backgrounds well and doesn’t overdo facial smoothing, which keeps the photos looking natural. The wide-angle option is handy for group selfies. Overall, it’s one of the most versatile camera setups in this segment.

Motorola Edge 60 Pro: Battery and Charging 

The battery of the Motorola Edge 60 Pro took me by surprise. On a regular day, it lasted me almost 7–7.5 hours easily. Even on heavier days with gaming, shooting videos, I could get a 6-hour battery life. It definitely deserves a spot in the list of phones with the best battery backup. 

This is miles better than most flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S25 or even the Nothing Phone (3), which, despite its 5500 mAh capacity, struggles to last more than 5 and a half hours. And the Edge 60 Pro also comes with its 90W adapter, which can fill up the device from 0–100% in under 60 minutes. It also supports 15W wireless charging, which is surprising for a phone at this budget. 

Bottom Line: Is the Motorola Edge 60 Pro Worth Your Money? 

A flagship phone isn't all about the performance, but the entire, top-notch experience. And the Motorola Edge 60 Pro nails these fundamental factors, offering great design, reliable performance, long battery life, good cameras and an excellent display.

While the software and the AI features are a bit iffy, even iPhone users are struggling with the same at this point. So if you are looking for a versatile device at Rs 30,000, get the Moto Edge 60 Pro. However, if software really matters to you, then you must check out the Galaxy S24 FE.