One year after the Edge 50 Fusion, the new Edge 60 Fusion retains the popular basics: sleek design, controlled ergonomics, but strengthens its technical specifications. The processor is refreshed, the screen gains in brightness and the Gorilla Glass 7i provides increased robustness. On the photo side, despite identical sensors, the optimized algorithms promise to maintain convincing results. The more generous battery and bold colors complete an attractive package on paper.
Motorola calls the Edge 60 Fusion "accessible premium," a phrase that sums up its approach well: offering innovations usually reserved for high-end products, such as AI tools, while maintaining a reasonable price. It remains to be seen whether the phone lives up to its promises once in hand, between endurance, responsiveness, and daily use. Has the brand managed to offer us another good smartphone with this new model? This is what we will see in this test.
Price and availability
Released on April 2, 2025, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is priced at €399.99 in its single version (8 GB of RAM + 256 GB of expandable storage). Faced with rivals like the Galaxy A36 or the Nothing Phone (3a), Motorola is banking on this aggressive price-plus-bonus combo to seduce.
A choice of three colors: "slipstream" gray, "amazonite" green, or "zephyr" pink. In the box, you'll find a USB-C cable and a matching case, enough to start your adventure without worrying about breaking it.
Design: a true premium look
The Motorola Edge60 Fusion plays the ergonomics card with a screen with four curved edges, quite rare at this price. This shape naturally fits the palm, while its profile of less than 8 mm thick and its weight around 170 g make it surprisingly light.
Motorola is once again collaborating with Pantone for its colors. The shell and frame harmonize perfectly, avoiding garish contrasts. The slightly protruding camera module blends into the back material thanks to a continuous casing, a brand signature. Far from the flashy designs of some competitors, the device focuses on simplicity.
With Gorilla Glass 7i on the 6.67-inch screen, Motorola is banking on reinforced protection against drops and scratches. The smartphone boasts IP68 (water and dust proof) and IP69 (high-pressure jet resistance) certifications, a rare feat at this price point. It also withstands saltwater environments and shocks, as it meets the MIL-STD-810H military standard. Even if the glass doesn't reach the level of Gorilla Glass Victus 2, the whole thing offers durability above the average of models in this segment.
Despite a curved panel on all four sides, which visually refines the edges, the Edge 60 Fusion retains basic accessible features: fingerprint reader under the screen, centered selfie sensor and included USB-C cable.
Motorola proves here that ergonomic design doesn't require sacrificing durability or minimalist aesthetics, even when avoiding fads. This Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is very successful.
Screen: a beautiful panel, but not at the level of the best
With its 6.7-inch pOLED screen with curved edges, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion focuses on visual immersion. The panel displays a higher definition than its predecessor (1220 x 2712 pixels), which increases the pixel density to 446 ppi. A notable gain in fine detail, even if the maximum refresh rate drops from 144 Hz to 120 Hz. No LTPO technology here, but the display intelligently alternates between 60 and 120 Hz depending on usage, to save battery without sacrificing comfort.
In terms of performance, the screen is convincing. In direct sunlight, according to 01lab's measurements, its average brightness reaches 1396 cd/m², but strangely less in HDR, at 1328 cd/m². At night, the minimum brightness of 3,268 cd/m² is a little too high to really avoid any eye strain.
Motorola offers three color calibrations. By default, the "Vivid" mode focuses on saturated hues (average delta E of 5.03). For a more natural look, the dedicated mode reduces excess (delta E at 3.08), although it's still not perfect. A Pantone mode completes the available options.
Finally, the panel fully covers the sRGB and DCI-P3 spaces, with HDR10+ compatibility for demanding content. Despite the lack of LTPO, the screen adapts well to everyday needs, from movies to mobile games. The reduced borders and the discreet "chin" reinforce the impression of an uninterrupted screen.
The Edge 60 Fusion relies on a balanced screen: increased definition, intelligent refresh management and customizable colorimetry. If the manual brightness remains modest, the auto mode and the pOLED contrasts make up for it, for a competitive result in its range.
Performance: the bare minimum
Under the hood of the Edge 60 Fusion, Motorola has chosen the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, a mid-range SoC already seen on the CMF Phone 1 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. With its eight cores and 5G compatibility, it provides the bare minimum for everyday tasks: smooth web browsing, fast app launches, and decent multitasking.
The 8 GB of RAM (virtually expandable) prevents crashes, but micro slowdowns appear when too many apps are running in the background. Boot time, however, remains slow: 70 seconds to reach the lock screen, an annoying detail if you often turn off the device.
In CPU tests, the smartphone ranks last against competitors like the Nothing Phone (3a), without being completely left behind. On the other hand, graphics benchmarks reveal a marked gap with the Galaxy A56. The chip struggles with demanding games: Warzone struggles a little, with frequent stuttering. For Wild Rift in low quality, the frame rate remains stable at 60 fps. In short, you should adjust your expectations, or opt for a Poco X7 Pro at an equivalent price, more suited to gaming.
The good news is that this rather modest performance allows it to stay cool. The maximum temperature we measured was only 36.4 degrees. The smartphone also proved very stable, with 94.9% on 3DMark. It does better here than many of its competitors.
Despite its modest performance, the Dimensity 7300 holds its own. During prolonged sessions, the SoC throttles back a bit to prevent overheating, but the external temperature does not exceed 37°C. Efficient thermal management, which preserves user comfort.
Autonomy and charging
With its 5200 mAh battery, the Edge 60 Fusion gains 200 mAh compared to its predecessor and certain competitors like Samsung. This increase, coupled with an energy-optimized component, offers a solid mixed autonomy of 18 hours and 21 minutes according to our test protocol. In typical use (social networks, calls, navigation), the smartphone lasts almost two days.
To recharge it, the theoretical maximum power of 68 W is not reached. It peaks at 47.1W. A full charge takes about 64 minutes with a third-party 67W charger from Anker. It takes just 10 minutes to reach 25%.
It's a shame that wireless is missing, especially at this price. Nevertheless, heavy users will find what they're looking for: during intensive gaming sessions, the Edge 60 Fusion lasts quite a long time. And for mixed daily use, a day and a half without a plug is realistic.
Despite the lack of wireless charging, the Edge 60 Fusion impresses with its long-lasting battery and fast charging combination. A good choice if you're looking for a reliable everyday smartphone.
Software: a clean interface
The Edge 60 Fusion gets Android 15 and Motorola's Hello UX interface, a lightweight overlay that preserves the essence of Google's system. The changes are subtle: no in-house gallery (replaced by Google Photos), streamlined menus, and a few independently updated in-house tools. On the update side, Motorola promises three Android versions (up to Android 18) and security patches until 2029. A decent commitment, but one that lags behind Samsung in this segment.
The star here is Moto AI. This set of local (no cloud) tools includes Take Notes to transcribe and summarize audio/screens, Memorize to instantly capture ideas or visuals, and Magic Canvas, an image generator via text. Accessible via a widget, a double-tap back, or the power button, these functions are centralized in Journal, an app inspired by iOS and Nothing. But beware: they are only available in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Another limitation: a Motorola account is required for certain options.
Despite a generally clean experience, the phone is not immune to classic pitfalls. There are pre-installed apps (Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.) that can be removed, but getting started requires intrusive suggestions. Worse still, the interface sometimes offers to install apps with an accidental click, an annoying trap. Fortunately, Google and Motorola services remain discreet if you don't use them.
In terms of integration, Smart Connect is surprisingly versatile. It seamlessly links the smartphone to Windows 11 PCs, even allowing you to control the phone with a computer mouse. Wireless desktop mode transforms the device into a trackpad, ideal for light multitasking. The cherry on top: Gemini (Google AI) is accessible via a long press of the power button, offering an alternative to Moto AI.
The Edge 60 Fusion relies on balanced software, simple but equipped with useful AI tools. While updates could be longer and the preloaded apps better controlled, the overall package remains responsive and well thought out for users looking for simplicity and connectivity across their devices.
Photo and video
The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion uses a simplified, but effective, camera setup. On the back, there are two cameras: a 50-megapixel main camera (Sony LYTIA 700C) with optical stabilization and f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle/macro camera (f/2.2). The selfie camera goes up to 32 megapixels. While the lack of a telephoto lens limits optical zoom, the smartphone also has a dedicated color sensor.
Wide angle
In natural light, the main sensor impresses with its sharpness and detail rendering. Textures (wood, vegetation) are precise, even at the edges of the image. Fast autofocus and stabilization prevent accidental blurring. Colors remain vivid without exaggeration, and the white balance respects warm or cool ambiances. Dynamic range is well managed: no overexposure in bright skies, and shadows retain their detail. Indoors, noise is almost absent, even when zooming in slightly.
At night, performance remains respectable. Sharpness drops slightly, but textures remain visible. Software smoothing is present without smothering details. Noise, especially in dark areas, displays a fine and controlled grain. Light sources do not generate annoying halos, and colors remain natural. Stabilization prevents motion blur, even in difficult conditions.
Ultra wide angle
With its 120° angle, this sensor is ideal for landscapes or groups. Details in the center are decent, but the edges become less sharp and exhibit chromatic aberrations. Colors remain consistent with the main sensor, and exposure handles contrast correctly.
In the dark, the ultra-wide-angle lens shows its limitations. Images often become blurry, with pronounced noise and little detail. Even lit areas lack precision. Reserve it for well-lit situations. The ultra-wide-angle sensor is also useful for macros. In good light, colors are faithful and noise is minimal. But the fixed focus requires manual adjustment of the distance, which can darken the subject. Details remain average, without real finesse.
Zoom
The 2X zoom takes advantage of the main sensor for a near-lossless, sharp, and detailed rendering. At 4X, the quality drops: smoothed textures, blurred details. At 10X, the image becomes pixelated, even during the day.
At night, zooming (whatever the factor) produces blurry and noisy photos, which is a shame.
Portrait
Whether day or night, portrait mode offers generally accurate clipping, with some glitches on complex contours (fine hair, close backgrounds). The exposure controls highlights, and skin tones retain natural tones, thanks to the partnership with Pantone. At night, a little noise appears, but the lighting of the subject remains balanced, without artificial overexposure.
Selfie
The 32-megapixel sensor produces detailed selfies, with slightly cooler colors than the rear camera. In backlight, the shadows sometimes lack nuance, but the overall exposure remains balanced.
Video
In 4K at 30 fps, videos are stable, with responsive and discreet autofocus. Dynamics and colors rival those of photos. The ultra-wide-angle sensor is limited to 1080p, but stabilization remains decent.
The video zoom (up to x2) is usable in 1080p, but loses quality in 4K. The audio isolates voices well, despite a persistent sensitivity to wind.
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