GSMCritic Take:
The Edge 70 Pro pairs a thin, IP68/IP69-rated body with a bright 144Hz AMOLED display, near three-day battery life and a genuinely excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto, though it throttles under sustained load and the three-year OS support window is a shorter runway than the hardware deserves.
Screen:
6.78"
Weight:
183g
Waterproof
Charging:
90W
Optical Zoom:
3x
Thickness:
7.2mm
Screen covers
91.9% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
Pros
Camera
Strong Versatile Cameras: Every rear lens pulls rich detail in daylight, and the set feels versatile across a wide range of shooting situations.
Excellent 3.5x Periscope Telephoto: A new 3.5x periscope telephoto adds a genuinely strong dedicated long-range zoom, a rarity at this price.
Performance
Consistently Smooth Performance: The silicon stays fast and responsive through demanding games and heavier multitasking, even if it heats up over time.
Phone Appearance
Thin, Lightweight Premium Design: A slim, light body that feels genuinely premium and comfortable to hold, even with its glass-and-metal construction.
IP68 + IP69 Protection: The phone clears both the IP68 and IP69 ingress-protection bars, making it one of the more durable phones at this price.
Display
Bright 144Hz AMOLED Display: A large, responsive p-OLED panel that is bright, vibrant and smooth at 144Hz, with excellent daylight legibility and deep blacks.
Battery
Exceptional Battery Life: Near three-day endurance on lighter days and solid all-day life in normal use, backed by fast and flexible charging.
Software
Clean, Purposeful Software: The interface is clean and the included AI features feel useful rather than gimmicky, which is rare at the midrange.
Cons
Camera
Mediocre Low-Light Video: Video quality in the dark is a clear step down from daylight, with visible noise and weak dynamic range.
Over-Bright Night Photos: Night-time stills can look unnaturally bright, and skin tones in particular lack accuracy.
Weak Selfie Camera: Front-facing photos need work, trailing the rear array in both detail and colour handling.
Performance
Aggressive Throttling Under Load: The SoC throttles noticeably under sustained heavy use, so it is fast for bursts but backs off during long, demanding sessions.
Thermal Build: The phone runs a bit warm under load, and the plastic construction in places does not help with heat dissipation.
Phone Appearance
Plastic Chassis: Despite the premium feel, parts of the body are plastic, which undercuts the otherwise high-end design language.
Display
Accidental Touches on Curved Display: The curved edges of the panel are prone to misfires, especially when the phone is in a pocket or bag.
Battery
No Wireless Charging: The phone omits wireless charging, a notable gap once you compare the feature list with pricier rivals.
Software
Confusing AI Features: The AI tooling is a little inconsistent and can be hard to figure out, despite otherwise clean software.
Limited OS Updates: Only three major Android upgrades are promised, a shorter software support window than many competitors offer.
Availability
Steep Launch Price: At announcement the price is a significant jump over the previous generation, and justifying it is harder in some markets.
Rankings
Where Motorola Edge 70 Pro stands in 2026
Best Phone Of 2026
#29
Highest Optical Zoom
#17
Largest Screen
#27
Smallest Screen
#18
Lightest
#5
Thinnest
🥈#2
Fastest Charging
#10
Highest Screen Ratio
🥉#3
Cheapest
#14
