4 reasons to buy the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, 3 reasons to skip

• By Dhruv Joshi
Published On: 14 June 2026 | 10:00 IST

If you’re looking at the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (review) and want a clear overview of its strengths and weaknesses, this article is for you. You’ve likely already seen the specifications and the price. What matters now is understanding how the phone performs in real use and whether it fits what you need.

We’ve shortlisted the key pros and cons of the phone from our full review. This is a simple guide to help you decide if the Edge 70 Pro+ is the right choice for you. Let’s get started!

Reasons to buy

The slimmest phone under Rs 50,000

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is the slimmest phone in its price segment, measuring just 7.19mm thick and weighing 190g. It feels light in hand and the overall comfort is excellent for long use.

The deep red Silk-inspired finish looks distinct and premium, and the phone is surprisingly durable with IP68, IP69, and MIL-STD 810H certification. If you want a phone that is easy to carry and comfortable to hold, the Edge 70 Pro+ is something you’ll like a lot.

Bright 144Hz AMOLED display

The 6.8-inch quad-curved AMOLED panel is smooth, vibrant, and sharp. With a 144Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution, scrolling feels effortless, and content looks quite detailed. The screen reaches 1800 nits in high-brightness mode, so it stays legible even under direct sunlight.

It covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, and the panel is 10-bit, which makes for some vibrant, rich visuals. Alongside that, you get blue light and motion reduction certifications that make it gentler on the eyes during longer sessions. The display works well for videos, browsing, and night use without straining your vision. If you consume a lot of media on a day-to-day basis, the Edge 70 Pro+ is worth investing in.

It is worth noting that, at the time of writing, the Edge 70 Pro+ was limited to a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. While it may not give you the fluency of the 144Hz panel, the display is still good to look at.

Periscope camera system with vibrant, detailed photos

The Edge 70 Pro+ includes a proper periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom, which most rivals skip at this price. The 50MP primary Sony LYT 710 sensor delivers sharp, detailed images with accurate colours in daylight. The dedicated night mode controls exposure well and handles lens flares better than many competitors.

The 50MP ultrawide stays consistent with the main camera, and the 50MP selfie sensor includes autofocus, which is rare here. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a good choice if you want versatile and reliable camera performance without sacrificing other aspects.

Smooth performance with Dimensity 8500 Extreme

The phone runs on the Dimensity 8500 Extreme with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.1 storage, handling everything smoothly. There is no lag even with multiple apps running, and gaming is solid with 120fps support in COD Mobile and BGMI.

AnTuTu scores sit near the top of the segment, excluding performance-focused devices. If you want consistent, high-end performance for daily tasks and gaming, this chip delivers without compromise.

Reasons not to buy

Battery efficiency could be better

Despite the large silicon-carbon 6500mAh battery, the phone’s actual real-world endurance is disappointing. In the PCMark test, it lasted just over 14 hours, below the segment average of around 16 hours.

With 5G on most of the time, you will struggle to get more than 7 hours of screen-on time. Overnight drain is pretty low, but day-to-day usage does not reflect the capacity on paper. For a phone at this price and a battery this large, it should last longer. If you want longer battery life, the Vivo V70 (review) and OPPO Reno15 (review) are better suited to your needs within the same price bracket.

Only three major OS updates

Motorola promises only three major OS updates and six years of software support in total. That is weaker than most rivals in this price bracket, many of which now offer four or more major updates. Over time, this could mean the phone feels outdated sooner than competing devices. If long-term software support matters to you, this is a clear limitation. The Samsung Galaxy A37 and Google Pixel 10A offer six and seven years of upgrades, respectively, within the segment.

Slippery design, prone to drops

The Silk-inspired finish looks beautiful but is quite slippery in daily use. The phone slides off your lap or any slightly angled surface easily, and the curved edges do not help with grip. Motorola does not include a case, and finding one is tricky due to the curved display. You will need to buy a case soon, and even then, the phone’s grip will not be ideal for cautious users.