Motorola’s next Edge-branded smartphone, the Edge 70, has surfaced early thanks to a series of fresh leaks—and it looks like a global release is already locked in. Sporting a refreshed design and bold new colors, the Edge 70 appears to be a rebranded version of the Moto X70 Air, which Lenovo has been teasing for a China debut later this month.
Motorola Edge 70 shares DNA with Moto X70 Air
Lenovo hinted earlier this week that new Motorola phones were inbound, confirming the Moto X70 Air would launch in China soon. However, leaked renders and pricing details now suggest that the Edge 70 will be the global version of the same device.
According to a post from Ytechb, backed by a separate leak from Evan Blass, the Edge 70 and Moto X70 Air are effectively one and the same. That means global buyers can expect a thin chassis and standout finish options when it finally lands outside of China.
Galaxy Z TriFold won’t debut at Samsung’s October 11 event, which will instead reveal a luxury W-series foldable exclusive to China.
Edge 70 design shows a big departure from previous Edge models
Images shared by Ytechb showcase a few standout design choices:
- Flat edges, replacing the curved displays seen in the Edge 60 series
- Prominent camera housing, ditching the minimal bump seen on past models
- Pantone color options, including Gadget Gray, Lily Pad, and possibly Bronze Green
- Dual rear cameras, with a 50 MP main sensor (with OIS) and a 120° ultra-wide lens
The result is a look that’s closer to flagship minimalism than midrange continuity—clearly, Motorola is aiming to shake things up.
What we know about global pricing
While Motorola hasn’t confirmed anything officially, reliable tipster Paras Guglani reports that the Edge 70 will start at around €690 (~$809) for a configuration with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. If that pricing holds, the Edge 70 may be targeting an upper-midrange segment rather than a true flagship tier.
More details are likely coming soon
There’s still no official global launch date for the Edge 70, but based on Lenovo’s timeline for the Moto X70 Air in China, an international release could follow shortly after. In the meantime, these early reveals hint that Motorola is repositioning its Edge lineup—with sharper hardware and a bolder design direction.
