For many people, a mid-range phone is the sweet spot. It’s cheap enough to be affordable, even when buying outright, yet expensive enough to still feel and perform like a premium device.

When deciding which to buy, a few devices spring to mind immediately. There’s the recently launched Pixel 9a from Google and Samsung’s Galaxy A56 on the Android side, and of course, the iPhone 16e.

However, one brand you might not have considered is Motorola. And while the company is known for its Razr flip phones, you shouldn’t ignore its regular non-folding device.

With the new Edge 60 Pro, Motorola has a genuine contender to be one of the best mid-range phones around. On paper, it offers everything most people look for in a smartphone. Hands-on time with the device is just as encouraging, though I have one major concern, which could be a dealbreaker.

For a while now, Motorola phones have been known for their attractive designs, and the Edge 60 Pro is no different. Drawing on an ongoing partnership with colour experts Pantone, the phone is available in three eye-catching finishes: a vegan leather ‘Shadow’, a nylon-esque ‘Dazzling Blue’ and ‘Sparkling Grape’, my personal favourite.

I love the attention to detail Motorola puts into design, even on its cheaper phones. The Edge 60 Pro feels impressively robust, combining tough Corning Gorilla Glass 7i with military-grade MIL-STD-810 durability.