Motorola Edge 70 Review: The Slim Flagship Killer with a Few Flaws

The Motorola Edge 70 redefines slim phones in 2025 with a 5.9mm waistline and featherlight 159g build, yet it houses a massive 4,800mAh silicon-carbon battery that easily outlasts the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge. Powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, a vibrant 6.7″ 120Hz AMOLED, and near-stock Android 16, it delivers flagship-level comfort and all-day stamina. Launch price: £700 / ~₹65,000, but with the exclusive code (check description), it drops to £450 / ~₹45,000. After a week of heavy testing — 6–7 hours screen-on, video calls, gaming, 4K video — it’s our favorite slim phone. Minor bugs and no wireless charging are the only downsides. Score: 8.5/10.

Introduction: The Thinnest Flagship Contender of 2025

Imagine slipping a 6.7-inch smartphone into your jeans pocket and forgetting it’s there. That’s the Motorola Edge 70 — a 5.9mm-thin, 159-gram marvel that feels more like a credit card than a flagship. It’s lighter than the iPhone Air (171g) and Galaxy S25 Edge (165g), yet somehow fits a 4,800mAh battery — 33% larger than Apple’s and 23% bigger than Samsung’s.

In the UK, it launches at £700, but with the early bird code (valid ~1 week post-launch), it drops to £450 (~₹45,000 in India after conversion). That’s midrange money for a phone with premium design, fast charging, and AI smarts.

We used it as our full-time driver for 7 days — Mumbai local trains, Delhi winter fog, Bengaluru traffic — with 6–7 hours screen-on time daily, including WhatsApp video calls, PUBG sessions, 4K recording, and Spotify streaming. It never died before 10 PM, even on heavy days.

But it’s not perfect. Early software bugs, no wireless charging, and muffled video audio are trade-offs.

Thesis: The Motorola Edge 70 is the best slim phone of 2025 — if you value comfort, battery, and value over raw power and polish.

Design & Build: Slim, Light, and Seriously Premium

• Thickness: 5.9mm → Thinner than a pencil and 0.5mm slimmer than the Galaxy S25 Edge. It slides into any pocket — even tight chinos — without bulging. During our Mumbai local commute, it fit in a shirt pocket with a wallet and keys — no discomfort.

• Weight: 159g → Lighter than two AA batteries. Feels weightless in hand. We forgot it was in our jeans during a 3-hour walk in Delhi’s Connaught Place. One-handed use is effortless — no pinky strain.
• Frame: Brushed metal → Premium anodized aluminum with a satin finish. Resists scratches (we tested with keys — no marks). Cool to touch even after 30 mins of gaming.
• Back: Textured nylon → Matte, grippy surface that repels fingerprints and oil smudges. But it absorbs stains — a drop of yogurt left a white mark (wiped off with a damp cloth). Resistant to daily grime — coffee, sweat, dust.
• Glass: Gorilla Glass 7i → High scratch resistance — no marks after 7 days in a bag with coins. No pre-installed screen protector, but Gorilla Glass 7i is tough. We dropped it from waist height on tile — no cracks.
• IP Rating: IP68 / IP69 → Survives 1.5m underwater for 30 mins and high-pressure water jets. We tested in a sink and shower steam — no fogging, speakers still loud.
• Colors: Bronze Green, Gray, Green → Bronze Green shifts from mossy gold in sunlight to olive-drab in shade — polarizing but unique. Gray is safe, Green is muted. No black or white — a missed opportunity.

Our Take: “It’s shockingly light and grippy. You’ll forget it’s in your pocket — until someone asks, ‘Is that the new Moto?’”

Software & Moto Experience: Simple, Clean, and Slightly Buggy

• OS: Android 16 (near-stock) → Clean, bloat-free with minor Moto tweaks. No heavy skin like OneUI or ColorOS. Fast animations, smooth scrolling, zero lag in daily use.
• Updates: 4 OS + 6 years security → Android 20 guaranteed (2029). Bimonthly patches — better than Samsung’s quarterly. But updates are slow — we’re still waiting for November patch.
• Storage: 256GB / 512GB (UFS 4.0) → Blazing fast app launches — Genshin Impact loads in 12s. No microSD, but 512GB model (tested) holds 200+ apps, 1,000 photos, 50 4K clips.
• RAM: 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 → 12GB model keeps 30+ apps in memory. No reloads when switching between Chrome, WhatsApp, Camera.

Moto Features:

• Moto Gestures → Chop twice = flashlight (works in pocket). Twist = camera. Swipe = split screen. Best gesture suite in Android.
• Moto AI Key (left edge) → Long press → AI Hub.
  • Remember This: Save flight tickets, restaurant menus, voice notes — searchable later.
  • Pay Attention: Live transcription in meetings — works up to 7m, struggles with Indian accents.
  • Gemini Vision: Full AI with camera context (scan text, translate signs).

Bugs We Faced:

• Spotify bug: Audio plays, but control panel shows nothing — fixed by restart.
• Moto Keyboard crash: Disappears mid-PIN — switch to Gboard.
• No Always-On Display: Only peek notification — tap to wake.
• Bloatware: LinkedIn, Facebook, Teu — uninstallable.

Verdict: “Closest to Pixel-level purity — but early bugs need urgent patches.”

Display & Audio: Bright, Beautiful, and Properly Loud

• Size: 6.7″ AMOLED → Flat panel with tiny bezels — 92% screen-to-body. Feels immersive for Netflix.
• Resolution: 2712 x 1220 → 1.5K sharpness — text is crisp, 4K YouTube looks detailed.
• Refresh: 120Hz adaptive → Buttery smooth scrolling — drops to 1Hz in static content for battery saving.
• Brightness: ~1,300 nits peak → Zero glare in Delhi winter sun. HDR10+ makes Dune pop with deep blacks, bright highlights.
• Extras: Flicker prevention, Night Light, Monochrome Bedtime Mode → Eye comfort certified — no strain after 3-hour reading.

Audio:

• Stereo speakers + Dolby Atmos → Loud, clear — YouTube, podcasts sound balanced. No bass, but no distortion at max volume.
• Bluetooth 5.4 (LDAC) → Stable for music, but jittery in PUBG with earbuds — use wired or wait for patch.

Note: “One of the best AMOLEDs under ₹50K — vibrant, accurate, and sunlight-proof.”

Performance & Gaming: Midrange Muscle, Premium Feel

• Chipset: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) → Efficient + powerful — 30% better efficiency than SD 7 Gen 3.
• RAM: 12GB (tested) → Zero stutter with 25 apps open.
• Daily Use: → Instant app launches, smooth multitasking, no thermal throttling after 1-hour editing.
• Gaming: → Wuthering Waves (Medium + Turbo): 50–55 FPS, drops to 45 in boss fights. → PUBG / COD Mobile: 60 FPS locked — no overheating. → Gaming Hub:
  • 3 performance modes
  • Screen record + selfie overlay
  • Block notifications
  • Brightness lock

Verdict: “Not a flagship gamer, but perfect for 95% of users.”

Battery Life & Charging: Small Frame, Big Power

• Capacity: 4,800mAh silicon-carbon → 33% denser than Li-ion — fits in 5.9mm body.
• Charging: 68W wired → 0–50% in 18 mins, full in 45 mins. No wireless.

Verdict: “Zero battery anxiety — easily beats iPhone Air and S25 Edge.”

Camera Review: Great in Daylight, Struggles Indoors

Rear:

• 50MP Main (OIS): Sharp, detailed, natural colors, fast focus.
• 50MP Ultrawide: Warm tones, good for groups, grain at night.
• Video: 4K@30fps / 1080p@60fps — stable, but muffled audio.

Front:

• 50MP Selfie: Crisp 4K@30fps, natural skin tones.

Strengths:

• Daylight: Rich contrast, accurate whites, no over-saturation.
• Low light: Fast shutter, low noise, usable night shots.
• AI Signature Style: Upload 5 favorite photos → AI creates custom filter.

Weaknesses:

• Indoor portraits: Soft focus, blurry edges.
• Zoom >2x: Blocky, pixelated.
• Video audio: Muffled, background noise bleed — use headphones.

Take: “Daylight king, vloggers beware — audio needs work.”

Comparison: Motorola Edge 70 vs Rivals

Weaknesses: The Not-So-Great Bits

• Buggy early software: Audio sync fails, keyboard crashes — patch expected soon.
• No Always-On Display: Only peek notification — tap to wake.
• No wireless charging: 68W wired only — missed opportunity.
• Poor audio recording: Muffled, noisy — vloggers need external mic.
• Limited color options: No black/white — Bronze Green is love-it-or-hate-it.

Verdict: A Slim Wonder with a Big Battery and a Few Bugs

Pros: ✅ Thinnest & lightest flagship ✅ Best battery life in slim phones ✅ Vibrant, bright AMOLED ✅ Near-stock Android + gestures ✅ Insane value at ₹45,000

Cons: ❌ Early software bugs ❌ No wireless charging ❌ Average video audio

Top 5 Reasons to Avoid the Motorola Edge 70

Final Verdict: “The Motorola Edge 70 is the iPhone Air done right — sleek, long-lasting, and fun. Grab it at launch pricing — it’s a steal.” Score: 8.5/10

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