Motorola is back with a sleek new contender in the smartphone race. It is the Motorola Edge 70, or as it’s known in China, the Motorola X70 Air — and it’s already turning heads for its mix of durability, design, and value.
Let’s get one thing straight: this isn’t a flagship phone. The Edge 70 doesn’t aim to knock the Galaxy S25 Edge or iPhone Air off their thrones in terms of sheer power. Instead, it’s quietly carving a niche as one of the best mid-range phones money can buy — offering a taste of luxury without the flagship price tag.
At just 5.9mm thick, the Edge 70 is almost as slim as the Galaxy S25 Edge’s 5.8mm frame but manages to shave off a few grams, making it even lighter in hand. The front sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an eye-popping 4,500-nit peak brightness, making it perfect for outdoor visibility and smooth scrolling.
Durability is another area where Motorola has gone all in. Built from aircraft-grade aluminium, protected by Gorilla Glass 7i, and boasting both IP68 and IP69 ratings, the Edge 70 is practically built for the wild. Few phones — even premium ones — carry the IP69 badge, meaning the device can withstand powerful water jets and complete dust protection.
Camera-wise, it’s a minimalist setup done right. What looks like a triple-lens array is actually two powerful cameras: a 50MP wide and a 50MP ultra-wide, paired with a light sensor and flash. Up front, a 50MP selfie camera ensures crisp portraits and video calls that don’t skimp on detail.
Under the hood, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor and 12GB of RAM deliver smooth multitasking and gaming performance. It’s not a top-tier chip, but it’s more than capable for everyday use and content creation.
Where the Edge 70 truly shines is its 4,800mAh battery, which outpaces most other ultra-slim phones. Thanks to silicon-carbon battery technology, it supports 68W wired charging and 15W wireless charging, enough to power up quickly and keep you going through the day.
In essence, Motorola’s Edge 70 is simply redefining what a stylish, tough, and practical mid-range smartphone can be. It might not carry the prestige of a flagship, but in terms of design efficiency and endurance, it’s every bit a contender.
So, while Apple and Samsung duke it out at the top, Motorola may have quietly built the phone that gives you 90% of the flagship experience for far less than half the price.
