Motorola Edge 70: The New Ultra-Thin Smartphone Challenging Apple and Samsung
The trend of ultra-thin smartphones has taken over 2025. First Samsung introduced the Galaxy S25 Edge, followed by Apple with the iPhone Air. Now Motorola has joined the race with the new Motorola Edge 70, a slim device designed to offer a premium experience at a more accessible price.
The Edge 70 measures just 5.99mm, making it slightly thicker than the S25 Edge at 5.8mm and the iPhone Air at 5.6mm. Still, its thin design puts it firmly in the new category of ultra-thin phones. Motorola has used the Edge name for years, but this is the first time it has highlighted thinness as the main selling point.
At £699, the Motorola Edge 70 is significantly cheaper than its main competitors. This lower price is one of the biggest reasons the phone stands out in this new market category.
A More Affordable Ultra-Thin Phone
Motorola has priced the Edge 70 at £699, which makes it much cheaper than the Galaxy S25 Edge priced at £1,099 and the iPhone Air priced at £999. This price difference is due in part to Motorola using a mid-range processor instead of a top-tier one.
The phone runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, which is not considered a flagship chipset. It is powerful enough for most daily tasks, but high-end gamers might find it less suitable compared to devices using the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Even so, the rest of the phone’s features are strong enough to compete at this price point.
You also get 12GB RAM, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and high durability ratings including IP68, IP69, and MIL-STD-810H. These features help the Edge 70 compete with more expensive devices in terms of build and resistance.
A Light and Comfortable Design
The Motorola Edge 70 is the lightest phone among the new ultra-thin devices. It weighs just 159g, compared to Samsung’s 163g S25 Edge and Apple’s 165g iPhone Air. The lightweight build comes from its aluminium frame and a textured “nylon-inspired” finish. Motorola has not confirmed the exact material, but the phone comes in three Pantone colours: Gadget Grey, Bronze Green and Lily Pad.
The design includes slightly curved sides and a textured back. Early impressions suggest the phone feels better in the hand than the S25 Edge. However, the camera bump adds a slight bulge at the top, which reduces some of the thinness effect.
Camera System and AI Features
The Motorola Edge 70 does not include a telephoto lens, but it does offer a solid camera setup. It features a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP front camera. Combined with Motorola’s AI-powered “Photo Enhancement Engine,” the phone aims to deliver improved accuracy and better results in different lighting conditions.
Motorola has also introduced a new Moto AI button, placed on the left side of the phone. This button gives access to AI tools such as image generation, notification summaries, transcriptions, personalised suggestions and more. It can also connect with AI services like Perplexity or Microsoft Copilot. To use these features, users must sign in with a Moto or Google account.
Battery and Charging Options
The Edge 70 comes with a 4,800mAh silicon-carbon battery, a new technology aimed at better energy efficiency. It supports 68W wired charging, although no charger is included in the box. The phone also supports 15W wireless charging.
Motorola includes a plastic case in the box with a magnetic ring that supports MagSafe and Qi2 alignment, though the phone itself does not have internal magnets.
Price and Availability
The Motorola Edge 70 is now available for £699.99. You can purchase it directly from Motorola or from retailers such as Vodafone, Three, Currys, Argos, Amazon and John Lewis.
Alongside the Edge 70, Motorola also launched two more products:
- The £229.99 Moto G57 Power with a huge 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery
- The £49.99 Moto Buds Bass earbuds
Both devices are aimed at users who want strong battery performance and budget-friendly accessories.
The Motorola Edge 70 enters the ultra-thin smartphone market with an attractive balance of design, performance and price. While it does not offer a leading processor or a telephoto camera, its slim build, lightweight frame, durable design and affordable price make it a strong option for users who want a modern device without spending as much as they would on Samsung or Apple’s latest models.
Motorola has clearly positioned the Edge 70 as a stylish and practical choice for 2025, and early impressions suggest it could become a popular alternative in the growing slim-phone trend.
FAQs
Q1. How thin is the Motorola Edge 70?
A. It measures 5.99mm, making it one of the thinnest smartphones available in 2025.
Q2. What processor does the Edge 70 use?
A. It uses the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset.
Q3. Does the Motorola Edge 70 have wireless charging?
A. Yes, it supports 15W wireless charging.
Q4. How much does the Edge 70 cost?
A. The phone is priced at £699.99 in the UK.
Q5. What colours are available?
A. The Edge 70 comes in Gadget Grey, Bronze Green and Lily Pad.
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