Highlights
- Moto X70 Air debuts as an ultra-thin mid-range phone at just 5.99mm thickness and 159g weight.
- It offers a 6.7″ P-OLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, Android 16, triple 50MP rear cameras with OIS, IP68/IP69 durability ratings and a 4,800mAh battery with 68W fast plus 20W wireless charging.
- Global rollout of the phone begins on October 31 in China and launch in Europe on November 5 as the Motorola Edge 70.
Caption – Motorola Launches Moto X70 Air. (Image credit – Motorola)
Motorola has officially unveiled its latest ultra-thin smartphone, the Moto X70 Air. Measuring just 5.99mm thick and weighing 159 grams, the device is only 0.4mm thicker and 5 grams lighter than Apple’s iPhone Air. Despite its slim build, Motorola has managed to include a 4,800mAh battery. Interestingly, it is 52% larger than the iPhone Air’s battery and supports 68W fast charging along with 20W wireless charging. Here’s all you need to know about the latest mid-budget slim phone.
Moto X70 Air – Key Features
The Moto X70 Air features a 6.7-inch P-OLED display with a 2712 x 1220 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The fingerprint scanner is seamlessly integrated under the display.
For photography, Motorola has included a 50MP front camera and a triple rear camera setup, each equipped with 50MP sensors. The primary lens uses a large 1/1.4-inch sensor and offers optical image stabilisation (OIS) for improved clarity and low-light performance.
The Moto X70 Air also boasts IP68 and IP69 certifications, making it both waterproof and dust-resistant. Its build quality is reinforced by special protective glass and an aluminium frame, ensuring better durability against drops.
Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, positioning it as a strong mid-range performer.
The device runs on Android 16, although Motorola has yet to specify the duration of software support for this mid-range model.
Caption – Moto X70 Air colours. (Image credit – Motorola)
Moto X70 Air – Price and Availability
The Moto X70 Air is set to launch in China on October 31 with two storage options, 256GB and 512GB. Pricing details have not been disclosed yet.
Motorola has confirmed that the smartphone will also debut in Europe on November 5, where it will be marketed as the Motorola Edge 70.
FAQs
Q1. What is the Moto X70 Air and what makes it unique?
Answer. The Moto X70 Air is Motorola’s latest ultra-thin smartphone, measuring just 5.99mm thick and weighing 159g. Despite its slim profile, it houses a large 4,800mAh battery, 52% bigger than the iPhone Air’s, and supports 68W fast and 20W wireless charging.
Q2. What are the key display and design features of the Moto X70 Air?
Answer. It features a 6.7-inch P-OLED display with a 2712 x 1220 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The phone also includes an under-display fingerprint scanner and is built with protective glass and an aluminium frame for enhanced durability.
Q3. How capable is the Moto X70 Air’s camera system?
Answer. The device offers a 50MP front camera and a triple 50MP rear camera setup. The main sensor is 1/1.4-inch in size and includes optical image stabilisation (OIS) for better clarity and low-light performance.
Q4. What certifications and software does the Moto X70 Air offer?
Answer. The phone is IP68 and IP69 certified, making it both waterproof and dust-resistant. It runs on Android 16, though Motorola hasn’t yet confirmed the duration of software support.
Q5. When and where will the Moto X70 Air be available?
Answer. The Moto X70 Air launches in China on October 31 with 256GB and 512GB storage options. It will debut in Europe on November 5 under the name Motorola Edge 70.