Motorola Edge 70 Pro Review: Tough, Fast and Charger Included

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is for buyers who want a fast, good-looking phone with a curved screen, clean software and a charger in the box. The trade-offs are no zoom lens, no wireless charging and update support that is a year shorter than the OnePlus Nord 6, its closest rival.

How fast is the Dimensity 8500?

Fast enough for anything most people do. NewsX reported AnTuTu scores above 24 lakh points and credited a large vapour chamber for keeping throttling in check during long gaming and multitasking. 91mobiles called the phone a sensible choice for most buyers and gave it 8.2 out of 10.

How long does the battery last, and how fast does it charge?

The 6,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery lasted a full day of heavy use at 144 Hz in NewsX’s review, with charge left over. The 90 W charger comes in the box, which many rivals now skip, and NewsX measured about 65 minutes from empty to full. There is no wireless charging. Note that one early report quoted 68 W; Motorola’s launch specifications, as reported by Digit and Free Press Journal, say 90 W.

Is the curved display bright enough outdoors?

Motorola rates the 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED at up to 5,200 nits peak with HDR10+ and Gorilla Glass 7i. Brightness at that level is a claim for small highlights, not full-screen use, and we found no independent brightness measurement. Curved edges look premium but can cause accidental touches for some users.

How good are the cameras?

The main camera uses a 50 MP Sony LYTIA-710 sensor with OIS, and the ultrawide and front cameras are also 50 MP, with all recording 4K at 60 fps. NewsX found good detail, punchy colours and reliable portraits, but scenes were sometimes brightened too much. There is no telephoto, so zoom relies on cropping the main sensor. Reports disagree on the third rear sensor, described as a macro lens in one and a light sensor in others.

How long will Motorola support it?

Motorola promises three Android upgrades and five years of security patches. That is adequate but trails the OnePlus Nord 6’s four upgrades. We have not verified how quickly Motorola delivers monthly patches on this model.

Is it tough enough for Indian conditions?

IP68 and IP69 ratings plus MIL-STD-810H certification cover rain, dust and accidental drops in water better than most phones at this price.

What we could not verify

We found no independent display brightness or battery rundown test, and sources disagree on the third rear camera. Retail listings we saw sat above the launch price, so compare before buying.