Introduction
Motorola has a fairly extensive lineup, with several families of devices currently offered. Unless you need something more exotic, like a foldable device, you’ll probably be better off with one of the Edge devices. The Edge 70 Pro is what we’d call a mid-range offering, although it’s not too far off from the best hardware Motorola has at the moment so it could even be called a flagship of sorts.
Semantics aside, the Edge 70 Pro has pretty much all the core specs well-implemented. Unless you’re specifically looking at the Indian version, that is. But more on that a little later. The Global variant we’re looking at today features a premium design adorned with Pantone colors. It is significantly thinner than its predecessor, the Edge 60 Pro, and the curvature of the display has been slightly reduced. However, the front glass is still quite curved, which isn’t exactly the style of the time, but we appreciate it for its better in-hand feel.
A quick overview of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro specifications:
- Body: 162.7×75.6×7.2 mm, 183 g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, silicone-polymer back (eco leather); IP68/IP69 dustproof and waterproof (high pressure water jets; submersion up to 1.5m for 30 minutes), meets MIL-STD-810H.
- Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 1B colors, 144 Hz, PWM, HDR, 1800 (HBM), 5200 nits (peak), 1272×2772 pixels resolution, 19.61:9 aspect ratio, 450 ppi.
- Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm).
- Memory: 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 12 GB RAM, 512 GB 12 GB RAM; UFS 4.1.
- OS/Software: Android 16, up to three major Android updates.
- Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0 µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 50 MP, f/2.5, 81 mm, 1/2.76″, 0.64 µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom*; Ultra-wide-angle: 50 MP, f/2.0, 12 mm, 122 degrees, 1/2.76 inch, 0.64 µm, PDAF;
- Front camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide angle), 1/2.76 inch, 0.64 µm, autofocus.
- Video Capture: Rear Camera: 4K @ 30/60/120fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120/240fps, Gyro EIS, HDR10+; Front camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps.
- Battery: 6500 mAh; 90W wired, PD3.0, 15W wireless (varies by region), 10W reverse wireless (varies by region), 5W reverse wired.
- Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi 7; BT 5.4; NFC.
- Miscellaneous: Fingerprint reader (under-display, optical); stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos); Smart Connect support.
This year the display is slightly larger and brighter, at least according to the official specs. The aspect ratio is also slightly different, so there’s something to look out for in the display section. However, you still get basic LTPS for the 144Hz refresh rate.
The battery has increased slightly this year, even though the Edge 70 Pro is thinner and lighter than its predecessor. It now gets 6500mAh instead of 6000mAh. This year’s model sees a noticeable chipset upgrade, with last year’s regular 10MP telephoto lens being replaced by a 50MP 3.5x periscope module that should be better in almost every way. Overall, a good step forward.
There are a few more small updates here and there, such as in the connectivity department, but we’ll get to those in due course.
However, before that, we should take a look at the situation of the regional model and in particular the Indian Edge 70 Pro. Indian buyers beware – this variant lacks a 50MP telephoto lens. Motorola simply removed it – no replacement, nothing. It also lacks the 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging capabilities of the Global variant. The global version also has more storage options and more color options. We think they needed the device to occupy a different price segment in India.
Unboxing
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro comes in a fairly standard two-piece white cardboard box. The packaging appears to be plastic-free and recyclable, and all printing is also done with soy ink – a top eco-label. Despite the lack of plastic, there is still a stand for the phone itself, which should protect it during transport. There’s nothing special about the box’s appearance, other than the 2026 FIFA World Cup branding – Motorola is an official partner.
There’s the usual nice touch here – the box is scented, and the scented scent lingers on the phone even through the first day.
You don’t get much inside the box. Due to EU regulations, our review unit does not include a charger. Motorola simply includes a QR code that directs you to its online store where you can purchase it if you want to purchase a third-party product. There is a pretty good USB Type-C to Type-C cable in the box. It is electronically marked and therefore rated at 5A.
Motorola added a nice little bonus to the box in the form of a clear, hard case with a clasp. It even adds MagSafe support, which is a nice addition.