Highlights
- Motorola’s Moto X70 Air debuts with an ultra-slim 5.99mm metal body weighing 159g.
- It sports a 6.7″ 1.5K pOLED 120Hz display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, Android 16, triple 50MP camera setup (main, ultra-wide, selfie), and a 4800mAh battery with 68W wired and 15W wireless charging.
- It will be available in China from October 31 in three colours, priced at ¥2,599 (12GB+256GB) and ¥2,899 (12GB+512GB).
Caption – Moto X70 Air is now available for pre-booking in China. (Image credit – Motorola)
Motorola has officially launched the Moto X70 Air, its first smartphone in the new Air series, in China. The device stands out with an ultra-slim 5.99mm design, a lightweight 159g body, and a metal frame, all while maintaining IP68 and IP69 certifications for dust and water resistance. Here’s more on the newly unveiled smartphones.
Moto X70 Air – Price and Availability
In terms of pricing, the Moto X70 Air is available in Gadget Grey, Lily Pad, and Bronze colour options. The 12GB + 256GB variant is priced at 2,599 yuan (approx. USD 365 / Rs. 32,205), while the 12GB + 512GB model costs 2,899 yuan (approx. USD 407 / Rs. 35,925).
The phone is currently up for pre-order and will officially go on sale in China starting October 31.
According to reports, Motorola is expected to introduce the Moto X70 Air in global markets under the name Motorola Edge 70.
Moto X70 Air – Key Features
Caption – Moto X70 Air key features. (Image credit – Motorola)
The Moto X70 Air features a 6.7-inch 1.5K (2712 × 1220 pixels) 10-bit pOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and a peak brightness of up to 4500 nits. Under the hood, it runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) processor paired with Adreno 722 GPU. The phone comes with 12GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB or 512GB, and it ships with Android 16 out of the box.
For photography, the device sports a 50MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS, along with a 50MP ultra-wide sensor offering a 120º field of view and support for 4K video recording at 30fps. On the front, it features a 50MP selfie camera, ensuring high-quality images and video calls.
The Moto X70 Air is powered by a 4800mAh battery that supports 68W TurboPower fast charging and 15W wireless charging.
Other highlights include stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, USB Type-C audio, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, and support for 5G SA/NSA, dual 4G VoLTE, and dual SIM (nano + nano) connectivity.
It also meets military-grade durability (MIL-STD-810H) standards, emphasising its sturdy build despite the sleek profile.
FAQs
Q1. What is the Moto X70 Air and where has it launched?
Answer. The Moto X70 Air is Motorola’s first smartphone in its new Air series, featuring an ultra-slim 5.99mm body. It has officially launched in China and is expected to debut globally as the Motorola Edge 70.
Q2. What are the key specifications of the Moto X70 Air?
Answer. It features a 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, 12GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, Android 16, and a 4800mAh battery with 68W fast charging and 15W wireless charging.
Q3. What camera setup does the Moto X70 Air offer?
Answer. The phone includes a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide sensor with 120º field of view, and a 50MP front camera. It supports 4K video recording at 30fps.
Q4. How much does the Moto X70 Air cost?
Answer. The 12GB + 256GB variant is priced at ¥2,599 (approx. USD 365 / ₹32,205), and the 12GB + 512GB model costs ¥2,899 (approx. USD 407 / ₹35,925).
Q5. What durability and connectivity features does the Moto X70 Air include?
Answer. It meets IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance standards, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability, and supports 5G SA/NSA, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and dual SIM connectivity.