PhoneLifespan

Motorola Edge+ (2023)

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$450
US flagship; launched at $799 unlocked, commonly found around $400-500 now
$799 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until May 2027 · Buy-by May 2025

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2023◆ Buy-by May 20252027

Motorola promises 4 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until May 2027 — buying it today still gets you about 0.9 years of safe use.

Source: Motorola's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$40.31/month

221% above the $300–600 median ($12.54/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A true Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship with a full camera kit and a respectable update plan.

Pros

  • Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
  • Versatile triple rear camera with telephoto
  • IP68 plus 68W wired and 15W wireless charging

Cons

  • Only 3 OS upgrades despite flagship pricing
  • Heavy at 203g
Best for: Buyers wanting flagship power without a Galaxy/iPhone premiumBest for: Photographers who want optical zoomAvoid if: You want 5+ years of OS updatesAvoid if: You prefer a lightweight phone

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.67-inch pOLED, 1080 x 2400, 165Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB
Storage256GB / 512GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
ultra-wide50MP
telephoto 2x12MP
front60MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,100 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless, 5W reverse wireless
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions161.2 × 74.0 × 8.6 mm
Weight203 g
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus front, aluminum frame, glass back
Water resistanceIP68
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 13 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C
Update policy3 OS upgrades · 4 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the Motorola Edge+ (2023) get updates?

Motorola committed to 3 major OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches, with support estimated to run until about May 2027.

Does the Motorola Edge+ (2023) have a telephoto camera?

Yes, it includes a 12MP 2x telephoto lens alongside 50MP main and 50MP ultra-wide cameras.

How fast does the Motorola Edge+ (2023) charge?

It supports 68W TurboPower wired charging plus 15W wireless and 5W reverse wireless charging.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.