Don’t let anyone tell you that you need to fork out $1500+ for a quality smartphone.
Yes, the newly released Samsung Galaxy S26 and Apple iPhone 17 are pretty sexy products, but they do come with a hefty price tag which, under this current cost of living crisis, probably isn’t the wisest thing to drop your entire pay cheque on.
Recently, I had the opportunity to road test the sleek-looking Motorola Edge 60 Pro, a mid-to-upper range Android smartphone priced well under $1000 at most retailers.
The Edge 60 Pro was the talk of the town when it was released last year – dubbed a “solid all-rounder” and “sleeper hit” by many of its users, and I must agree!
The battery life on this phone was exceptional – it can easily last two days even with heavy use! I also thought the phone’s display was bright, sharp and vibrant and its performance was strong, handling daily tasks and more with good efficiency.
Cameras are always the rage with new phones and the Edge 60 Pro delivers when taking still shots. Unfortunately, one let down was the video recording quality, but it certainly shouldn’t be a deal breaker.
Other positive aspects include the phone’s premium design and build, with the Edge 60 Pro attractive and lightweight. While its fast-charging capabilities when plugged in are quite impressive!
Of course, like any piece of tech on the market, not everything is a 10/10, but it is perfect for people that prioritise battery life, display and everyday usability over cutting-edge software longevity or top-tier video recording.
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro will do what you need it to, and some! It’s on sale now at all good retailers.
Nathan Taylor is Parra News' sports journalist. He also compiles the weekly Chatter on the Box TV column. Nathan is an award-winning journalist, who has worked in western Sydney media for more than a decade.