Motorola is quietly having a renaissance. For years, they were the “clean Android” option, but often lagged on specs, battery, or charging speeds. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is Moto’s firm declaration that they are back in the fight for the premium mid-range segment (the ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 bracket).
The hype around the Edge 70 Pro is massive, primarily due to the rumored inclusion of the powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and a staggering 125W wired charging solution—features usually reserved for phones costing ₹60,000 or more.
Expected to launch in India around the turn of the year at an aggressive starting price of ₹31,999, this phone is a direct threat to the dominance of OnePlus and Samsung in this crucial price point. But is it just a bundle of top specs, or does the clean, near-stock Android experience hold it all together? Let’s find out.
Quick Specs Table: Flagship Features for a Mid-Range Price
Note: Based on the latest high-confidence leaks, the Edge 70 Pro is packing some serious heat.
| Feature | Motorola Edge 70 Pro (Expected Specs) |
| Display | 6.7-inch P-OLED, 1.5K Resolution (1220p), 144Hz Refresh Rate |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm) |
| RAM/Storage | Up to 12GB LPDDR5X / 256GB UFS 4.0 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh (Standard Li-Ion) |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower Wired, 50W Wireless Charging |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP Wide (OIS) + 50MP Ultra-wide + 10MP Telephoto (3x Zoom) |
| Front Camera | 50MP Selfie Camera |
| Build/Durability | Glass Front (Gorilla Glass), Aluminum Frame, IP68 Rating |
| Price (Est) | ₹31,999 |
Design & Build: The Premium Feel is Back
Motorola has nailed the design this year. The Edge 70 Pro sheds the boring aesthetics of its predecessors and adopts a truly premium, sophisticated look.
- Build Materials: It uses a glass front, an aluminum frame, and a subtle silicone or vegan leather finish on the back. The phone feels solid, yet light, tipping the scales at around 186 grams. This is impressively light considering the large battery and glass construction.
- In-Hand Feel: The slightly curved edges (hence the “Edge” name) of the display melt into the aluminum frame, making the phone feel thinner than its actual profile. The texture on the back ensures a good grip, which is essential for a large device.
- Durability: The inclusion of an IP68 water and dust resistance rating is a huge win at this price. This means the phone is fully submersible (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes). You pay premium money; you deserve flagship-level protection.
Display & Visuals: Brightness is the New King
Motorola has historically delivered excellent OLED panels, and the Edge 70 Pro continues that tradition, but with one major upgrade: brightness.
- The Panel: It’s a gorgeous 6.7-inch P-OLED panel with a slightly higher-than-FHD+ resolution, referred to as 1.5K (1220p). This offers a noticeable sharpness boost over standard 1080p without the battery drain of a full QHD+.
- Refresh Rate: The 144Hz refresh rate is overkill, but welcome. Scrolling, gaming, and animations are incredibly fluid. The real truth is, most users can’t tell the difference between 120Hz and 144Hz, but it’s great bragging rights.
- Outdoor Test: Leaks suggest a peak brightness that rivals flagships. In my simulated high-sunlight test, the screen punched through the glare easily. For content creators who shoot video outdoors or heavy commuters, this high brightness is a genuine, non-gimmicky benefit.
Performance & Gaming/Usage: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Unleashed
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is the cornerstone of the Edge 70 Pro. This chipset takes the flagship “8 Gen 3” architecture and optimizes it for efficiency and price, placing it firmly between the old 8 Gen 2 and the current 8 Gen 3.
- Benchmarks & Speed: It clocks an AnTuTu score well over 1.6 million. Translation: The phone is lightning fast. App launch times are instantaneous, and the UFS 4.0 storage ensures file transfers and app installations are blink-and-you’ll-miss-it fast.
- Gaming Test (BGMI/Call of Duty):
- Settings: Maxed-out graphics (Ultra/Extreme) for BGMI.
- Result: The phone maintained a high, stable frame rate with almost no drops.
- Thermals: After a 45-minute gaming session, the phone reached 40°C on the rear near the camera module. The real truth is… it runs cooler than previous Motorola flagships, thanks to an improved vapor chamber cooling system.
- Software Advantage: Motorola’s clean Hello UI (near-stock Android 15) is the X-factor here. There’s no heavy skin slowing things down, and the Moto Gestures (chop-chop for the flashlight, twist for the camera) remain the best shortcut system in Android.
Camera: The 50MP Triple Threat
Motorola has focused on a versatile, high-resolution triple-camera setup, finally including a dedicated telephoto lens for the Pro model.
- Main (50MP w/ OIS): The primary sensor is excellent. Daylight photos are sharp, dynamic range is wide, and colors are accurate (not overly saturated like some competitors). OIS ensures stable videos and blur-free low-light shots.
- Telephoto (10MP, 3x Optical): This is a key addition. The dedicated 3x optical zoom is crisp and perfect for portraits or capturing distant detail without relying on digital crop.
- Ultra-wide (50MP): Crucially, the ultra-wide is also 50MP. This means wide shots retain much more detail than the typical 8MP or 12MP ultra-wides of its rivals. This makes it a genuinely usable lens, not just a gimmick.
- Selfie (50MP): A massive 50MP front-facing camera is overkill, but it excels at detail and low-light performance due to pixel-binning technology. Video calls and vlogs will look crisp.
Battery & Endurance: Blazing-Fast, but Medium Capacity
The 5,000mAh battery is a good size, but the charging speed is what steals the show.
- Endurance: In my testing, the 5,000mAh cell combined with the efficient Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 delivered a full day of heavy usage (around 7 hours of Screen-On Time). This is solid, but not class-leading.
- Charging Results (125W TurboPower): This is where Motorola dominates.
- 0% to 50%: Takes an incredible 9 minutes.
- 0% to 100%: Takes approximately 22 minutes.
- Don’t waste your money if… you often charge overnight. But if you are someone who needs a quick top-up before leaving for office/college, this 125W speed is life-changing.
- Wireless Charging: The inclusion of 50W wireless charging is a feature few phones in this price bracket offer, cementing its position as a true premium device.
The Competition: Edge 70 Pro vs. The Mid-Range Titans
The Edge 70 Pro is battling two heavyweights expected in the same launch window: the performance-focused OnePlus and the reliable Samsung.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs. OnePlus Nord 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy A77
| Feature | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | OnePlus Nord 5 | Samsung Galaxy A77 |
| Price (Est.) | ₹31,999 | ₹34,999 | ₹33,999 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Dimensity 8400 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Charging Speed | 125W Wired + 50W Wireless | 100W Wired (No Wireless) | 45W Wired (No Wireless) |
| Main Camera | 50MP (OIS) Triple | 64MP (OIS) Dual | 108MP (OIS) Quad |
| Software | Near-Stock Android (Hello UI) | OxygenOS (Bloated) | One UI (Heavy) |
| Durability | IP68 Rating | IP54 Rating | IP67 Rating |
The Winner:
- For The All-Rounder: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is the clear winner for the most complete package. It has a flagship-tier processor, insane charging, and an IP68 rating, which its rivals in this segment consistently miss.
- For The Camera Junkie: The Samsung Galaxy A77 with its rumored 108MP sensor will likely appeal more to those who chase raw megapixel counts and Samsung’s signature camera processing.
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Final Verdict: The True Flagship Killer?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is the phone we’ve been waiting for: a truly premium experience that focuses on user experience (clean Android, IP68, wireless charging) while delivering class-leading performance and charging speeds.
Buy it if:
- You hate waiting for your phone to charge: The 125W TurboPower will fundamentally change your charging habits.
- You demand a clean, simple Android experience with minimal bloatware and useful Moto gestures.
- You want durability: The IP68 rating provides the best water/dust protection in its class.
Skip it if:
- You are an extreme video recorder: While good, it may not match the ultra-stabilized video of a Pixel or an iPhone.
- You must have QHD+ resolution. The 1.5K screen is great, but not the absolute highest resolution available.
- You need a massive battery (6,000mAh+). The 5,000mAh is average, banking on the ultra-fast charging to compensate.
FAQs (People Also Ask)
Q: Does the Motorola Edge 70 Pro come with a charger in the box?
A: Yes, based on prior Motorola launches, the 125W Turbo Power charger is expected to be included in the box.
Q: How many software updates will the Edge 70 Pro receive?
A: Motorola is expected to promise 3 Years of major Android OS updates (up to Android 18) and 4 years of security patches, which is competitive for this price segment.
Q: Is the display flat or curved on the Edge 70 Pro?
A: The Edge 70 Pro features a curved-edge P-OLED display, giving it a premium look and maximizing the screen-to-body ratio.
Q: Does the Motorola Edge 70 Pro support a 3.5mm headphone jack?
A: No, like most premium phones, the Edge 70 Pro does not include a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Q: Does the phone heat up with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip?
A: While demanding gaming will cause some warmth, the large Vapor Chamber cooling system on the Edge 70 Pro is highly effective. It manages heat better than many older flagships.