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Motorola Edge 2026 launches at $600 with flagship‑level specs

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Motorola rolls out the Edge 2026, a mid‑range handset priced at $600. Weighing just 160.5 g and measuring 7.22 mm thick, it’s slimmer than most budget phones but thicker than the flagship Edge 70. The device ships with a 6.3‑inch AMOLED panel that pushes 13 % beyond HD resolution and runs at a 120 Hz refresh rate, making scrolling feel fluid.

Under the hood sits a MediaTek Dimensity 7450 SOC paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Motorola’s RAM Boost can convert spare storage into virtual memory for short bursts of speed. A 5,000 mAh battery claims up to 50 hours of mixed‑use life, and a seven‑minute charge reportedly restores a full day’s power to users.

Photography receives a 50‑megapixel main sensor capable of 4K video, complemented by a 122‑degree ultrawide lens and a 10‑megapixel telephoto that offers up to 30× optical zoom. AI‑assisted processing fine‑tunes each shot, while macro mode adds close‑up versatility. These lenses place the Edge 2026 on par with higher‑priced flagships in image quality for everyday use.

In the United States, an unlocked olive‑colored model arrives at Best Buy on June 11, with Verizon carrying it the same day and other carriers following. Canada sees launch via Motorola’s website and local providers. Alongside the phone, Moto Buds 2 hit shelves for $100 on July 2, offering dual‑driver sound, Dolby Atmos and active noise cancellation. Motorola expands its mid‑range portfolio with a competitively priced, spec‑heavy handset.