Introduction
Motorola has introduced the Edge 70, a new smartphone emphasizing thinness and lightness. This device, the global variant of the China-market Moto X70 Air, strategically positions itself as the flagship of the next-generation Edge series.
The Edge series from Motorola has previously explored diverse form factors, including compact and lightweight designs, powerful yet thin profiles, camera-focused configurations, and devices with unique aesthetic features. The Edge 70 builds upon this established pattern, diverging from design approaches employed by competitors such as Samsung and Apple.
Key highlights of the Motorola Edge 70 include a 6mm profile and a weight of 159 grams, complemented by a substantial 4,800mAh battery relative to its dimensions.
The device features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 1220p resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, coupled with 12GB of RAM.
The camera system incorporates a 50MP main sensor with OIS for wide-angle and 2x zoom photography, a 50MP ultrawide camera for panoramic and macro shots, and a 50MP front-facing camera. All cameras support a minimum of 4K video capture at 30 frames per second.
The Edge 70 incorporates a 4,800mAh battery, supporting 68W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.
Durability is enhanced through an IP68 and IP69 rating, offering resistance to dust and water ingress, in addition to compliance with select MIL-STD-810H standards.
Motorola Edge 70 Specifications
- Body: 159.9 x 74.0 x 6.0mm, 159g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame; IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant.
- Display: 6.70″ P-OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, PWM, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak), 1220 x 2712px resolution, 20.01:9 aspect ratio, 446ppi.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm): Octa-core (1×2.8 GHz Cortex-720 & 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-720 & 3×1.8 GHz Cortex-520); Adreno 722.
- Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS 3.1.
- OS/Software: Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades.
- Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 120˚, 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, PDAF.
- Front camera: 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.64µm.
- Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS; Front camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps.
- Battery: 4800mAh; 68W wired, 15W wireless.
- Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi 6e; BT 5.4; NFC.
- Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos); Smart Connect support.
Further evaluation is required to ascertain the overall performance and efficacy of the device.
Unboxing the Motorola Edge 70
The Motorola Edge 70 is packaged in a slim paper box, containing the phone and a USB-C cable.
A transparent, MagSafe-compatible case is included, supporting wireless charging and the attachment of third-party MagSafe accessories.
