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Motorola has started teasing the Edge 70, a mid-range phone that promises flagship-like ergonomics and a tempting launch lineup. With an official reveal on November 5, the handset looks built for users who want a lightweight feel without compromising battery life or display quality.
Thin chassis, surprisingly large battery
At just 5.99mm thick, the Edge 70 manages to house a 4,800mAh silicon-carbon battery — notably larger than several competitors — while keeping the design razor-thin. Motorola pairs that capacity with 68W wired and 15W wireless charging, claiming up to two days of mixed use. For shoppers who value pocketability and endurance, that balance is a compelling selling point.
Performance that matches the previous Edge 60 Pro
Under the hood, the phone uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, matched with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage (available up to 512GB). Early Geekbench 6 CPU scores suggest the Edge 70 performs similarly to the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 found in the Edge 60 Pro — solid mid-range power for everyday apps, gaming, and multitasking.
Display and camera: premium touches
The Edge 70 sports a 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an eye-catching 4,500 nits peak brightness, protected by Gorilla Glass 7i. Camera specs include a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide rear shooter, and a 50MP front-facing camera — competitive hardware that aims to deliver reliable social-media-ready photos without flagship pricing.
Key specs at a glance
- Battery: 4,800mAh (silicon-carbon)
- Charging: 68W wired, 15W wireless
- SoC: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- Memory & Storage: 12GB RAM, up to 512GB UFS 3.1
- Display: 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i
- Cameras: 50MP main + 50MP ultrawide; 50MP selfie
- Thickness: 5.99mm
Pricing, launch offers and availability
Motorola is positioning the phone as an affordable rival to the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge. In China (where the model is sold as the X70 Air), it’s listed at 2,599 yuan (~$365) for 12GB+256GB and 2,899 yuan (~$410) for 12GB+512GB.
Internationally, Motorola appears to be stacking generous early-bird vouchers and regional promotions that could total more than €550 (~$640) in savings. With those offers, an expected retail price around €699 (~$760) could fall into seriously competitive territory — trading blows with devices such as the Pixel 9a.
The Edge 70 will debut in Europe first, with India and the US expected to follow by December. If Motorola sustains those launch discounts in global markets, the handset could be one of the best value propositions in the late-2025 mid-range lineup.
Source: gizmochina
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