Motorola has expanded its premium smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the Edge 70 Pro Plus. The product features MediaTek's Dimensity 8500 Extreme processor, a 144Hz AMOLED display, a 6,500mAh battery, and a camera system with a periscope telephoto lens. This launch represents Motorola's push into the premium mid-range segment, where competition has increased significantly.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus is priced at Rs. 47,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. It is available in three colors: Chicory Coffee, Zinfandel, and Stormy Sea. Buyers can purchase the phone from June 11 through Flipkart, Motorola's official online store, and select offline retail outlets across India. During the launch period, Rs. 3,000 in instant cashback is available on eligible bank cards.
The phone features a 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 5,200 nits. The screen remains protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Under the hood, MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme chipset is paired with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.1 storage. The flagship runs on Android 16 with Motorola's software layer while maintaining a near-stock Android experience.
The 50MP front-facing camera has autofocus support, while the rear camera system includes:
50MP Sony LYTIA 710 primary sensor
50MP ultra-wide camera with macro photography support
50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom and up to 50x digital zoom
The periscope telephoto lens represents an upgrade over previous Edge-series devices.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus includes a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery. It supports:
90W wired fast charging
15W wireless charging
Reverse charging for powering accessories
Additional features:
IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
NFC support
In-display fingerprint scanner
MIL-STD-810H durability certification
Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus competes in India's premium smartphone market with top-notch hardware, a periscope telephoto lens, and a large battery. The product offers compelling features at a mid-range price of Rs. 47,999. The model’s success will depend on the buyers’ reaction and word of mouth.