The Motorola Edge S pre-booking has begun in China ahead of the phone's official debut, giving early buyers a chance to reserve the handset before it goes on sale. Motorola has confirmed the Edge S will launch on 26 January at 5 pm Indian time, and it will be the brand's first smartphone to ship with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 870 chipset.
Motorola Edge S pre-order details
The phone is now listed on a Chinese e-commerce site, where interested customers can pre-book it before launch. No official images have surfaced yet, but teasers confirm the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor at the heart of the device. The handset is set to be unveiled on 26 January.
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Expected specifications and features
Alongside the Snapdragon 870 5G processor, the Motorola Edge S is expected to feature a 6.7-inch full HD+ display with a refresh rate that may reach 105 Hz. Reports point to 12GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage and a 5000mAh battery.
Leaked photos suggest the phone could arrive in a light purple finish, with a 'Beryl' colour option also rumoured. The device is tipped to carry an edge-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Camera setup
The Edge S may sport a quad-camera arrangement on the rear, led by a 64-megapixel primary sensor. Additional sensors reported include a 16-megapixel and an 8-megapixel unit.
Key reported specs at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G |
| Display | 6.7-inch full HD+, up to 105 Hz |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Rear camera | Quad setup with 64-megapixel primary |
| Security | Edge fingerprint sensor |
| Launch date | 26 January, 5 pm IST |
The phone was earlier referred to as the Motorola Nio, but it is now reported to carry the Motorola Edge S name. With the launch date close, more details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
