Motorola Edge 2025 Deep Forest 256GB

The Motorola Edge 2025 has a 5200mAh battery that lands in the 93rd percentile, making it one of the best endurance phones we've tracked. But the Dimensity 7400 chip sits at just the 40th percentile and the camera is average at best. Great battery, great build, mediocre everything else.

The MediaTek Dimensity 7400 is the elephant in the room. It lands in the 40th percentile of our database, which puts it solidly in the middle of the pack, not the 'superfast, ultra-efficient' territory Motorola's marketing suggests. With 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, everyday multitasking should be fine, but this isn't a chip that's going to impress anyone coming from a recent flagship. The 120Hz pOLED display helps things feel snappy, but the underlying silicon is what it is.

Where this phone genuinely shines is battery. The 5200mAh cell hits the 93rd percentile, and that's a number worth bragging about. Paired with 68W wired charging and wireless charging support, you're getting flagship-level endurance without flagship-level power draw. The 6.7-inch 1220p display runs at 120Hz, and while the display score is only 48th percentile, the 4500 nits peak brightness is a real spec that matters outdoors. Connectivity is another bright spot at the 86th percentile, with 5G, Wi-Fi, BT 5.4, NFC, eSIM, and dual SIM support all present.

Stacked against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Google Pixel 10 Pro, and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, the Edge 2025 is playing a different game. Those phones lead in camera and performance, while the Edge counters with battery endurance and a lighter build. The Pixel 10 Pro will absolutely destroy it in photography, and the S26 Ultra's display is in another league. The OnePlus 15 is probably the closest philosophical match, both leaning on fast charging and big batteries, but OnePlus typically pairs that with a stronger chipset. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra brings a genuinely pro-grade camera system at a similar price point. The Edge's 93rd percentile battery is its only category win against this crowd, and that's a narrow victory to hang a purchase on.

Pricing is tricky here. The only listing we're tracking is CAD 983 in Canada, and that puts affordability at the 37th percentile. That's a rough spot for a phone with a mid-range processor and an average camera. You're paying flagship-adjacent money for a device that wins on battery and build quality but loses on the specs that typically justify a high price tag. The 4.5-star customer rating from 33 reviews suggests owners are happy, but the value equation depends heavily on what you prioritize. If battery life and durability are your top concerns, this could make sense. If you want performance per dollar, there are better options.

The Motorola Edge 2025 is a battery monster. That 5200mAh cell lands in the 93rd percentile of our database, which puts it among the absolute best right now for endurance. Motorola claims up to two days of use, and the 68W TurboPower charging means you can top up fast when you do run low. The build quality is also a standout, with military-grade certification, IP68 water resistance, and Gorilla Glass that Motorola says is 2x stronger than before. At 181g, it's surprisingly light for a phone with this much battery and a 6.7-inch display.

But the numbers tell a more complicated story. The camera system, despite all the marketing around the Sony LYTIA sensor and four lenses, sits at just the 57th percentile. That's about average, not the pro-grade experience the spec sheet implies. Performance is even more concerning, with the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 landing in the 40th percentile. For a phone positioned as a flagship alternative, that's a weak spot. The display brightness of 4500 nits sounds impressive on paper, but the overall display score is only 48th percentile, which suggests real-world viewing experience doesn't match the headline number.

If you care about camera quality or raw performance, this phone isn't for you. The camera sits at the 57th percentile and the photography score is just 49/100, which is the weakest area of the device. The Dimensity 7400 at the 40th percentile means heavy gamers or anyone who pushes their phone hard will feel the ceiling quickly. And at CAD 983 with affordability in the 37th percentile, you're paying a premium for battery and build quality while sacrificing the specs that typically justify that price. If you're coming from a recent flagship from Samsung, Apple, or Google, this will feel like a downgrade in everything except battery life.

The Motorola Edge 2025 is a phone that knows exactly what it's good at and hopes you don't look too closely at the rest. The 5200mAh battery is genuinely excellent, the build quality is top-tier, and the lightweight design is a real achievement. But the Dimensity 7400 at the 40th percentile and a camera at the 57th percentile make this a tough sell at CAD 983. The 4.5-star rating from 33 reviews shows owners are satisfied, and the sentiment data backs that up with praise for delivery, condition, and ease of use. If you want a durable phone that lasts two days on a charge and don't care about benchmark scores, this is a solid pick. If you want flagship performance, look elsewhere.