We're expecting Motorola to debut the Edge 60 series – comprising the Edge 60, Edge 60 Pro, and Edge 60 Fusion – in the coming months, which is worth bearing in mind as you read through the below list.
Motorola is one of the most iconic phone makers of all time, and while it may have fallen behind the likes of Apple and Samsung in the flagship race, it contirnues to produce well-designed, well-specced devices that have impressed us in reviews.
The brand also offers everything from classic candy bar smartphones to some of the best foldable phones money can buy. So, whatever handheld you're looking for, you'll likely find something to suit your needs in the company's lineup.
We've extensively tested and reviewed hundreds of Motorola phones, living with them for prolonged periods to bring you an honest and realistic a breakdown of the experience offered up by each. Below, we've listed the best Motorola phones money can buy in 2025, to help you find the right model for your needs.
Incidentally, there are significantly more Motorola phones available in the UK and Australia right now than there are in the US, but where possible, we've noted the best alternative device for US readers in each of the below categories.
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The Edge 50 Pro boasts a beautiful 6.7-inch display, a decently powerful Qualcomm chipset, and a long-lasting 4,500mAh battery. It's markedly cheaper than other flagship phones, too.
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For pure value, the Edge 50 Neo is the go-to choice. A step below the Pro but a cut above the Fusion, Motorola's colorful mid-ranger is a great everyday handset with ultra-fast charging and capable cameras.
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If you're not fussed about flashy cameras or productivity-enabling power, the Edge 50 Fusion strikes the right balance between affordability and no-frills reliability.
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Known as the Razr 50 Ultra in the UK, the Razr Plus 2024 is among the coolest phones money can buy and a worthy competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.
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The Moto G75 5G delivers military-grade toughness, IP68 waterproofing, and a solid Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor for an extremely reasonable price.
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The best Motorola phone overall
We'll level with you: the Motorola Edge 50 Pro is not, on paper, the very best Motorola phone around. That title goes to the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, which gets a slightly faster Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, more powerful ultra-wide and telephoto cameras, and 50W wireless charging.
That said, we haven't fully reviewed Motorola's top-end model, meaning it doesn't qualify for a spot on this list, and since the Edge 50 Pro impressed us so much in testing, we're happy to place it at the top of the tree. Think of it as the best Motorola phone we've tested for ourselves.
Indeed, the Edge 50 Pro certainly nips at the heels of the Ultra on the specs front. Both phones share a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, support for HDR10+ video content, Moto AI feature compatibility, and super-fast 125W wired charging capabilities.
Their 50MP main cameras are almost identical, too, and although the Pro's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset is technically slower than the Ultra's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, you'll be hard-pressed to notice the difference in real-world use (if you're a power user, you're better off looking at one of the best phones anyway).
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro also feels distinctly premium, with options for a gorgeous vegan leather finish or a more in-your-face Moonlight Pearl colorway (we'd recommend the former, since the Pearl is slippery in the hand).
Cameras-wise, the Pro's 50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, and 10MP telephoto lenses offer great versatility – we were "utterly impressed" by all three in testing – and Motorola's Moto AI stabilization software is supremely effective.
Unfortunately, neither the Edge 50 Pro nor Edge 50 Ultra is available in the US, so if you're in that particular market, the best Motorola phone you can buy is the Motorola Razr Plus (2024), which also features on this list as the best foldable Motorola phone.
Read our in-depth Motorola Edge 50 Pro review
The best value Motorola phone
If getting bang for your buck is your biggest concern, look no further than the Motorola Edge 50 Neo. It's markedly cheaper than the Edge 50 Pro, but it still offers decent specs and will remain supported with software updates for even longer than its premium sibling (you'll get five years of updates to the Edge's three).
With its Mediatek Dimensity 7300 chipset (of the sort you'll find inside the excellent Oppo Reno 12 Pro), IP68 water resistance rating, 68W wired charging capabilities, and impressive all-day battery life, the Edge 50 Neo offers a reliable, no-frills smartphone experience. Its power credentials aren't anything to write home about, but you'll have no trouble performing day-to-day activities like scrolling, streaming, and texting.
The phone's cameras are comparable to those on the Edge 50 Pro, and the device comes in a whole host of funky color options, including Poinciana (a striking red) and Lattè (a beautiful beige).
Note, however, that the Edge 50 Neo is not a large phone. For those with bigger hands, its 6.4-inch AMOLED screen might feel a tad cramped, in which case you'll be better off going for the 6.7-inch Pro model.
And, like its Pro sibling, the Edge 50 Neo is not available in the US. For those in that region, you're best bet for a value-focused midrange model is the regular Motorola Edge (2024).
Read our in-depth Motorola Edge 50 Neo review
The best cheap Motorola phone
Given that Motorola is primarily concerned with midrange and budget handsets, you've got plenty of choice when it comes to bona fide cheap models. Our pick of the bunch? The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion.
The Fusion isn't as cheap as, say, the Motorola G55 5G – so if you're after a really affordable model, go for that – but we think it delivers strong value for money in a crowded market. It's practically half the price of the premium Edge 50 Pro, and it's cheaper still than the Edge 50 Neo, which uses a smaller screen.
Like the Neo, the Edge 50 Fusion boasts impressive battery life (we managed two days during testing) and a striking design, though you'll have to settle for a slightly weaker Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and no telephoto camera. The Fusion also gets slightly shorter software support than its pricier sibling (three years to the Neo's five).
All that said, for £349.99 / AU$599, the Edge 50 Fusion delivers a whole lot of phone for not a lot of money. As with the Pro and Neo, though, it's not available in the US, so shoppers in that region should consider the Motorola Moto G Power (2025) or the even more affordable Moto G (2025).
Read our in-depth Motorola Edge 50 Fusion review
The best foldable Motorola phone
If you're reading this from the US, I have good news: unlike the aforementioned Motorola Edge 50 models, the foldable Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is available in your region. It's available in the UK and Australia, too, albeit under a different name: the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (that version also gets slightly more RAM).
Put simply, the Razr Plus 2024 is among the coolest smartphones money can buy. It's colorful, portable, and has an amazing 6.9-inch inner display, not to mention a 4-inch cover display that feels genuinely useful (which is not a given in this product category).
Granted, rivals like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 have faster chipsets, cleaner AI features, and better cameras, but for pure form factor, the Razr Plus 2024 has the competition beat. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset is plenty fast enough for most everyday tasks, too – just don't expect to be mobile gaming for hours on end.
All that said, Motorola looks set to unveil a new Razr model sometime in the next few months, so if you can hold out a little longer, we'd suggest waiting for that device to arrive before committing to the still excellent Razr Plus 2024.
Read our in-depth Motorola Razr Plus 2024 review
The best rugged Motorola phone
If you're someone who regularly uses your phone on a building site or outdoors, or you're looking to kit out your employees with an ultra-durable handset, the Motorola Moto G75 5G is a conventional-looking rugged smartphone that offers excellent value for money.
Available in the US, UK, and Australia, the Moto G75 5G boasts a military-grade MIL-STD-810H certification, an IP68 water resistance rating, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5, making it near-impermeable to drops, knocks, and prolonged periods in water.
You'll have to make do with an LCD display rather than an OLED, but at 6.78 inches, the phone's screen is plenty big enough for everyday tasks like browsing, emailing, and media streaming. Its Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset isn't anything to write home about, but you'll be able to perform those basic functions with ease.
What's more, the Moto G75 5G's 5,000mAh battery will keep things ticking along for well over two days (we managed a whopping 36 hours in our testing).
The phone's cameras, too, are surprisingly decent for a durability-focused device, but you're obviously better off going for one of the aforementioned Edge 50 models if you're a keen mobile photographer. For the price, though, the Moto G75 5G is a knockout.
Read our in-depth Motorola Moto G75 5G review
How to choose the best Motorola phone for you
The first thing you need to ask yourself is "how much am I willing to spend?" If you've got no set budget, and can splash out a bit, you'll want to consider an Edge Pro or Edge Ultra model, or something from the foldable Razr series. If you don't want to break the bank, though, stick to the G series or a Neo or Fusion-branded Edge phone.
After that, think about what key features you need. Do you need a great camera? A durable device? A high-res screen? A long-lasting battery? Fast charging? Lots of performance power? Most of the Edge-series phones are decent in all areas, but certain models stand out in certain departments.
You should also consider whether you want lots of software updates or if running the newest version of Android isn't quite as important to you – Motorola doesn't always keep its handsets updated for very long, so older phones may already have been discontinued.
Which Motorola phone is the newest?
Despite releasing its phones in quite a sporadic pattern, there is a rhyme and a reason to the naming behind the phones.
The Edge series sees a new number each year – in 2021, it was the Edge 20 series, and 2022 brought the Edge 30, and so on. The 2023 Razr line was a little more convoluted, with the foldable phones being called the Razr and Razr Plus in the US, but the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra in the UK and Australia. This trend repeated in 2024 with the 2024 Razr line, but these are identical phones (save for some RAM variations).
The G series is a little bit harder, but each new version gets a new suffix number – so if you see the G35 next to the G33, you know which is the newer version. The first number refers to the relative ranking, so the G55 will be as new as the G75, for instance, but not as high-end.
How we test Motorola phones
Simple: we put our SIM cards into the phone we're testing, load all our apps and contracts, and simply use the Moto phone as our own for several weeks.
This means we don't just test the performance, battery life, and screen brightness in controlled lab settings, but we get a great idea of the everyday handling of each handset.
This also helps us stumble upon the little quirks, both the good and bad ones, that you might not normally find just by looking at a phone: if there are specific software bugs, finicky fingerprint sensors, or if the phone overheats, we'll notice it.
Since we test most of the smartphones released in key regions we report on, testing them in a hands-on way like this also means we can compare key features between phones, which really helps with creating rankings like the one above.
