In 2026, tech company Motorola launched the Motorola Edge 70 Pro smartphone in India on April 22, as part of its premium “Edge Series.” This is the third model in the series after the Edge 70 and Edge 70 Fusion. The new smartphone is the first phone in India to come with the latest MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme processor. The phone features a 50MP selfie camera and a 6500mAh battery.
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro has been introduced in two variants, with a starting price of ₹38,999. The sale of the phone will begin on April 29, 2026. The device is available in Pantone Tea, Pantone Lily White, and Pantone Titan colors.
A lot of work has been done on the design and durability of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro smartphone.
Material and Durability
The phone is MIL-STD 810H military-grade certified. This means the smartphone is capable of handling drops and shocks. For display protection, it comes with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for extra safety.
Dimensions
Despite having a large battery, the phone is quite slim. It has a thickness of just 6.99mm, giving it a premium and lightweight feel in hand.
Protection Rating
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro smartphone comes with IP68 and IP69 ratings for protection against water and dust. This means the phone can remain safe even in heavy water exposure.
Back Panel and Colors
The back panel of the phone features a triple camera setup along with an attractive texture design. The phone is available in three colors: PANTONE Tea, PANTONE Lily White, and PANTONE Titan.
Display
The smartphone features a 6.8-inch curved display on the front with very thin bezels and a top-centered punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.
Specifications
Display:
The phone features a 6.8-inch 1.5K Extreme AMOLED curved display with a 144Hz refresh rate and high brightness support. It offers a peak brightness of 5200 nits for gaming and outdoor visibility. The display also supports the “Water Touch” feature, allowing the screen to work even with wet hands.
Camera:
The smartphone comes with a 50MP sensor for photography and a triple rear camera setup.
Primary Camera: 50MP Sony LYT710 sensor (f/1.8 aperture)
Ultra-Wide Camera: 50MP lens with 122° field of view and macro shot support
Sensor:
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro includes a dedicated 3-in-1 light sensor.
Selfie Camera:
The phone features a 50MP front camera that supports high-quality video calling and selfie photography.
Performance:
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is the first smartphone in the country powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme chipset. It features an 8-core processor built on 4nm fabrication technology, with a maximum clock speed of 3.4 GHz. To reduce heating during gaming, the smartphone includes a 4600mm² vapor chamber cooling system. The device runs on Android 16.
Battery and Charging:
The smartphone packs a large 6500mAh battery. According to the company, the phone can provide up to 29 hours of video playback time. It also comes with a 90W TurboPower fast charger inside the box.
Other features of the smartphone include support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4. It also includes stereo speakers for audio. Additionally, the company promises 3 years of OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates.