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new Samsung phone He arrived at the scene. Motorola on Wednesday unveiled the Edge 70. It’s a little thicker than the iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, but it also has a much larger battery capacity.
The announcement was confirmed earlier Leaks About Motorola, entering a challenging market for ultra-precision devices. Slim iPhone Air sales She was reportedly weak, and Samsung maybe Consider giving up Completely thin phones due to declining interest in the Galaxy S25 Edge.
European consumers will be the first to get the Edge 70, as will phone shoppers in China (where it’s called the X70 Air). Motorola did not specify when it will be available in the United States.
International phone models usually come with advanced features, such as better cameras, more powerful processors, and premium materials. The US version of the Edge is mostly a mid-range phone. However, a look at the international model provides a hint about the final edge heading to the United States.
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Motorola Edge 70’s weight and battery life
The Edge 70 is 5.99mm thick and weighs about 159 grams. For comparison, iPhone Air The Samsung S25 Edge is 5.6 mm thick and weighs 165 grams, while the Samsung S25 Edge is 5.8 mm thick and weighs 163 grams.
It’s among the lightest phones in the Motorola Edge line: the 2025 model launched in the US weighs 181 grams, though it also includes an extra telephoto camera. The 2023 US model comes close to 168 grams.
The Motorola model outperforms its competitors in terms of battery capacity. The Edge 70 features a 4,800 mAh battery, compared to the Galaxy S25 Edge’s 3,900 mAh battery and the iPhone Air’s 3,149 mAh battery. Motorola’s battery is also made of carbon silicon, which has a higher energy density than the traditional lithium-ion batteries used by its competitors.
Motorola says Edge 70 owners can watch 29 hours of continuous video on a full charge, and 38 hours of mixed use. As for recharging, the device supports fast wired charging with a capacity of 68 watts, compared to 25 watts for both the Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air. It also supports 15W wireless charging.
Motorola Edge 70 cameras
The Edge 70 has three HD cameras:
- 50-megapixel main camera with 4K video recording capability
- 50MP ultra-wide camera, which doubles as a macro lens with a 120-degree field of view
- 50-megapixel front camera
It also has a 3-in-1 light sensor dedicated to light sensitivity and exposure.
Artificial intelligence assistance
The Edge 70 comes with Moto AI, a suite of artificial intelligence tools built into Motorola phones. Among the AI features is Next Move, which debuted on the Motorola Razr phone line. This feature provides proactive suggestions based on the content displayed on the screen.
The phone also features other Moto AI capabilities introduced with the Razr and showcased on the 2025 Edge, including Playlist Studio, Catch Me Up for summarizing notifications, and Pay Attention, as well as a Remember This feature for saving information.
Water and dust resistance
The Motorola Edge has IP68 and IP69 ratings for protection against dust and water intrusion. This is similar to the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, Apple iPhone 16 series, and Google Pixel 10 series, all of which are IP68 rated.
There are three colors available: Pantone Bronze Green, Pantone Lily Pad, and Pantone Tool Grey.
How thin is “in”?
CNET phone expert Abrar Al-Hiti says she started as Skeptical of the thin phone But was sold on the concept after reviewing the file OPPO Find N5And Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air.
“It’s refreshing to use something that feels innovative, and I’m amazed at how comfortable it is to use a lightweight phone,” Al-Hiti said. “With all the thin phones I’ve tested, it’s that feather-light feeling that stands out for me.”
However, it is still unclear whether ultra-thin phones will have lasting appeal. There are trade-offs to slimmer phones, such as shorter battery life and reduced camera capabilities.
“The challenge facing phone makers is to limit these compromises, so that thinner phones are more attractive to a wide range of people,” Al-Hiti said.