While Samsung and Apple sell their Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air at sky-high prices, Motorola is playing a different tune. The Edge 70 proves that you can have a stylish and long-lasting smartphone without mortgaging your apartment.
A slimness that defies the laws of physics
At just 5.9 mm thick, the Motorola Edge 70 becomes the thinnest smartphone in its class. Weighing only 159 grams, it’s almost unnoticeable in your pocket. The aerospace-grade aluminum frame and matte finish give it a premium look that stands apart from the endless sea of black rectangles flooding the market.
Motorola has gone the extra mile, offering Pantone certified colors like Lily Pad and Bronze Green, a refreshing way to stand out in a world where everything looks the same.
A display that makes no compromises
The 6.7-inch OLED display offers a 144Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 4500 nits. In other words, scrolling is smooth and visibility remains excellent even under bright sunlight. With a 96.32% screen-to-body ratio, immersion is complete.
The Pantone certification for color accuracy is no marketing gimmick, as content creators will appreciate it for editing photos and videos on the go.
The power trade-off
Under the hood, Motorola goes for the mid-range with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage. Clearly, this isn’t meant to compete with true flagship devices in benchmark tests.
But let’s be honest, for most users who scroll through social media, watch shows, and take photos, these specs are more than enough. Only hardcore gamers or professional video editors will hit the limits.
Photography without unnecessary pretension
The triple 50 MP camera setup (main, ultra-wide, and telephoto) gets the job done for everyday use. The Moto AI adds smart features like automatic capture and scene optimization.
Motorola doesn’t claim to compete with the best camera phones on the market, and that’s a refreshing kind of honesty. For portraits, landscapes, and the occasional 4K video, it performs more than well enough.
Battery life that changes everything
This is where the Edge 70 really shines. Its 4800 mAh silicon-carbon battery promises up to 50 hours of moderate use. Add to that the 68W TurboPower fast charging that restores 50% in just 15 minutes, and you’ve got a strong selling point.
While ultra-thin flagships often give up halfway through the day, the Edge 70 keeps going without breaking a sweat. For heavy users, that’s a huge relief.
The Motorola Edge 70 won’t revolutionize the industry, but it raises the right questions. Do we really need overpowered processors for everyday use? Shouldn’t battery life take priority over benchmarks?
For anyone looking for a sleek, thin, and durable smartphone without breaking the bank, Motorola offers a credible alternative to the market’s giants. It’s an honest proposition in an industry that sorely lacks honesty.
