Ultra-thin phones always come with a caveat. They look great and feel futuristic, but in most cases, they end up compromising on the things that matter. Samsung and Apple explored the territory earlier this year with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air, but the trade-offs were premium pricing and compromised battery life.
However, the equation seems to be slightly shifting with the Motorola Edge 70. It is thin, light, and relatively affordable at the same time. Priced at Rs 29,999, the Edge 70 sits in a competitive segment where buyers prioritise performance, battery life, and camera versatility. So where does this phone win and how does it fall short? Based on our detailed review, here are four reasons to buy the Motorola Edge 70 and two reasons to skip it.
Reasons to buy the Motorola Edge 70
Exceptionally slim and lightweight
The first thing you feel when you pick up the Edge 70 is how easy it is to hold. At 5.99 mm thick and 159 gms, it’s one of those phones that almost disappears in your hand. It’s a little thicker than the iPhone Air or Galaxy S25 Edge, but our review notes that it is lighter and feels more balanced. That’s partly because Motorola didn’t use glass on the back. The silicone finish has a fabric-like texture that adds grip and doesn’t attract fingerprints the way glossy phones do. It also makes the phone feel warmer and more comfortable during long use.
Despite how slim it is, the Edge 70 doesn’t feel delicate. It’s IP68 and IP69 rated with military-grade durability, so you don’t have to panic around water or dust. If comfort and ergonomics matter to you more than flashy materials, this phone might appeal to you.
Satisfactory cameras
The Edge 70 doesn’t overwhelm you with camera features, but that works in its favour. The main task is handled by the 50MP primary camera, which does its job well. Daylight shots are clean and contain ample details with sufficient colour which doesn’t feel accentuated. Low-light shots retain detail and handle bright lights better than you’d expect them to.
The 50MP ultra-wide is decent in daylight and keeps colours consistent, although night performance can be a tad tricky. The best surprise is the 50MP front camera, which captures fine details and natural skin tones. In comparison with other competitors like the OnePlus Nord 5, Edge 70 gives more realistic shots over improving contrast or saturation levels.
Battery life isn’t a constant worry
Slim phones tend to give users battery anxiety but that is not something you need to worry about with the Motorola Edge 70. Motorola has managed to fit a 5,000mAh battery, which is impressive for a phone this thin, and actually larger than what Apple and Samsung offer on their ultra-slim models. It’s not the best in the segment, but for a slim phone, it is great.
Our review notes the Edge 70 had no issues surviving an entire day. Even with 5G connectivity enabled, the screen-on time is around six hours, and gaming does not heavily drain the battery. It is not a two-day phone, but it is not struggling to make it through the evening either. Motorola includes a 68W fast charger, and that helps a lot.
Decent performance
The Motorola Edge 70 is a decent performer when it comes to regular tasks and daily use. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, so it easily handles normal tasks, multitasking, and even some heavy applications. There is hardly any lag when you launch an app, switch between screens, or scroll through social media sites.
In benchmarks, it does not top charts, but the actual experience is reliable. Applications load swiftly, and animations run smoothly. Gaming is also quite good, with common games such as BGMI running at a constant 120fps with lower graphics. Even then, there is not much heating and the temperature is also in control.
Reasons to skip the Motorola Edge 70
Occasionally choppy videos
Video recording is one area where the Motorola Edge 70 feels a little rough around the edges. On paper, it’s got all the right stuff, with both the front and back cameras being capable of 4K resolution at 60fps and decent stabilisation. However, it’s not always a seamless experience as there was a little stuttering and jerkiness that occurred during our testing of this feature.
The phone handles photos well and has enough processing power to record high-resolution video, so it’s most likely a problem with the video playback optimisation. We’re hoping Motorola fixes it via a software update.
Poor speakers
The sound experience with the Edge 70 is not as thrilling. The stereo speakers are loud enough, but the audio itself is quite flat. There is nothing distinctive about the vocals or the bass, and the overall output lacks flair. There’s also an unusual volume curve, with any level around 50 percent seeming quieter than what you expect. Watching videos or movies without headphones is a mediocre experience, which is disappointing for a device that otherwise handles media viewing so well.
If you are used to Bluetooth earbuds or wired headphones, this won’t bother you much, but if the sound output is through the speakers, the mediocrity will be hard to miss.
The Motorola Edge 70 is light, comfortable, and lasts all day, while being compact and durable enough to carry around. At the same time, weak speakers and average video performance are areas where it could do with some improvements.
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