Motorola is back with new Android phone that beats rivals on features and price

Motorola has just announced the release of its new edge 70 phone which features an “impossibly thin” design.

We’ve seen plus-sized phones, mini phones and foldable phones, now it’s the turn of the super skinny smartphone. Samsung started the trend earlier this year with the launch of its sleek device called the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Apple then followed with the grand unveiling of its ludicrously thin iPhone Air, which, despite coming packed with smart features and impressive performance, measures in at just 5.5mm thick. That’s 0.3mm skinnier than the S25 Edge.

Now, the team at Motorola is giving this concept a try with the launch of its new Moto Edge 70.

This Android-powered device, which is 5.99mm thin, features a bright 6.67-inch screen, a speedy Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor and a battery that can be fast charged in a matter of minutes and could last for two whole days.

A triple-lens camera, powered by AI, ensures images look like they’ve been snapped by a pro, and it can record videos in pin-sharp 4K quality.

It’s also made of tough stuff. Aircraft-grade aluminium and Gorilla Glass are included in its design, and should mean it won’t bend and break when shoved into your pockets. It’s also built to survive the British weather, thanks to a waterproof case.

Many of these features can’t be matched by Samsung or Apple, with those phones not featuring triple-lens cameras or batteries that last as long.

A final bonus of the new Edge 70 is its price.

Things start from £699.99, which is cheaper than both of its slimline rivals. The iPhone Air is £999 and the Galaxy S25 Edge costs £1,199.

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