The real truth is, most brands have forgotten how to make a phone that doesn’t feel like a brick in your pocket. But Motorola just dropped a bomb. The Motorola Edge 70 has officially arrived, and it is just 5.99mm thin. Yes, you read that right. It’s thinner than a pencil.
But here is the catch—usually, thin phones have terrible battery life and heat up like a toaster. Motorola claims they’ve fixed that with a massive 5000mAh Silicon-Carbon battery and the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. At an effective price of ₹28,999 in India, it sounds like a “Paisa Vasool” deal. But is it actually the “Thin King” or just a fragile piece of glass? Let’s get into the deep details.
QUICK SPECS TABLE
| Feature | Specification |
| Display | 6.7-inch 1.5K Extreme AMOLED, 120Hz, 4500 Nits |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| RAM / Storage | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5X |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (Main, OIS) + 50MP (Ultrawide/Macro) |
| Front Camera | 50MP Quad Pixel (4K 60FPS support) |
| Battery | 5000mAh Silicon-Carbon (India Variant) |
| Charging | 68W Wired TurboPower, 15W Wireless |
| Build Quality | Aircraft-grade Aluminum, Gorilla Glass 7i, IP69 |
| Weight | 159 Grams |
DESIGN & BUILD (Deep Dive)
Motorola has achieved a “Sleight of Hand” with this design. When you hold the Edge 70, it feels weightless (159g). For context, the iPhone 16 Pro feels like a heavy rock compared to this.
- The Finish: It comes in Pantone-curated colors. The Bronze Green and Gadget Grey have a vegan leather-inspired texture that feels warm and premium.
- Durability: Don’t let the slimness fool you. It has MIL-STD-810H military-grade certification. Plus, it features IP68 and IP69 ratings—meaning it can handle high-pressure water jets and being submerged.
- The “AI Key”: There is a dedicated physical button on the side that you can map to Google Gemini or Motorola’s own Moto AI 2.0.
DISPLAY & VISUALS
The display is arguably the best in the sub-₹30,000 segment. It’s a 6.7-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel.
The real world performance is shocking:
- Brightness: 4500 Nits peak. Even in the middle of a June afternoon in Rajasthan, you can see the screen clearly.
- Colors: It is Pantone Validated, so skin tones in photos look like real humans, not orange aliens.
- Touch: It supports Smart Water Touch 3.0, meaning you can use the screen even if your fingers are wet or it’s raining.
PERFORMANCE & GAMING
Powering this thin beast is the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4.
- Everyday Usage: With 8GB of physical RAM (plus 8GB Virtual RAM), multitasking is buttery smooth. Apps like Instagram and WhatsApp open instantly.
- Gaming Test: In BGMI, it supports HDR + Extreme settings. However, don’t waste your money if you are a hardcore competitive gamer. Because the phone is so thin, it does hit 42°C after 40 minutes of heavy gaming. The Vapor Chamber cooling helps, but physics is physics—thin phones struggle with heat.
CAMERA: TRIPLE 50MP SETUP
Motorola finally stopped using “filler” 2MP sensors.
- Main Sensor: The 50MP OIS camera takes punchy, social-media-ready shots.
- Ultrawide: This is also 50MP and doubles as a Macro lens. The detail in close-up shots of flowers or coins is incredible.
- Selfies: The 50MP front camera is a vlogger’s dream, supporting 4K 60FPS video.
BATTERY & ENDURANCE
How did they fit a 5000mAh battery in a 5.99mm body? They used Silicon-Carbon technology, which is more energy-dense than standard Li-ion.
- Charging Speed: The 68W charger (included in the box!) takes the phone from 0 to 50% in just 15 minutes. A full charge takes about 44-45 minutes.
- Drain Test: On a typical day with 5G on, we got 6 hours of Screen-on-Time (SOT). It’s a solid 1-day phone, but not a 2-day marathon runner.
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THE COMPETITION
Motorola Edge 70 vs OnePlus Nord 5 vs Vivo V60
| Feature | Motorola Edge 70 | OnePlus Nord 5 | Vivo V60 |
| Design | 5.99mm (Thinnest) | 8.1mm (Thick) | 7.4mm (Slim) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Dimensity 8300 |
| IP Rating | IP69 (Best) | IP65 | IP64 |
| Camera | Triple 50MP | 50MP + 8MP | 50MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Effective Price | ₹28,999 | ₹31,999 | ₹32,990 |
The Winner: If you want raw gaming power, go for the OnePlus Nord 5. But for everything else—design, display, camera versatility, and durability—the Motorola Edge 70 is the undisputed winner. It offers a much more premium “flagship” feel for ₹3,000 less.
FINAL VERDICT
Buy it if:
- You hate heavy, bulky phones and want the most stylish device under 30k.
- You need a top-tier display for watching Netflix and YouTube.
- You want a clean, “Stock-ish” Android experience with Moto AI features.
Skip it if:
- You are a pro gamer who plays for 4-5 hours daily (it will throttle).
- You specifically need a Telephoto/Zoom lens (this only has digital zoom).
- You want the fastest charging (Realme offers 120W+ in this range).
FAQs (People Also Ask)
Q1: Does it have a curved display?
No, the Motorola Edge 70 features a flat Extreme AMOLED display, which is actually better for avoiding accidental touches and finding screen protectors.
Q2: Is the charger included in the box?
Yes! Motorola includes a 68W TurboPower charger and a high-quality protective case in the box
Q3: How many updates will it get?
Motorola has promised 3 years of Android OS updates (up to Android 19) and 4 years of security patches
Q4: Does it support eSIM?
The Indian variant is a Dual Nano-SIM slot phone. It does not support eSIM.