Here at Newsera, we’re always eager to put the latest tech through its paces. And when the Motorola Edge 70 arrived, promising a sleek, thin-body Android experience, I was cautiously optimistic. Billed by some as a potential ‘iPhone Air alternative’ for the Android world, my expectations were set for a device that might just convince me to join the ranks of the ‘team thin-phone’ enthusiasts who prioritize a minimalist design above all else.
However, after spending considerable time with the Edge 70, I must confess it didn’t quite win me over. While its svelte profile is undeniably striking – slipping into pockets with remarkable ease – the overall user experience didn’t quite live up to the high bar set by previous generations of Motorola’s more well-rounded premium devices. The pursuit of an ultra-thin design often comes with noticeable trade-offs, and unfortunately, the Edge 70 seems to embody this challenge a little too much for my liking.
What surprised me most was its surprisingly expensive price point. For a device that, to me, felt like it was making too many compromises in other areas – perhaps in battery capacity, camera versatility, or even internal cooling – solely to achieve its impressive thinness, the cost was surprisingly steep. This left me questioning its true value proposition in a crowded and competitive market, especially when compared to more robust, feature-rich alternatives available at similar or even lower price points. The phone certainly felt premium in hand due to its slimness, but it lacked the holistic ‘wow’ factor or the compelling suite of features that would truly justify its premium cost.
Ultimately, while I appreciate Motorola’s ambition to push the boundaries of smartphone design, the Edge 70 couldn’t sway me from my long-held preference for a device that offers a more balanced blend of features, dependable battery life, and overall performance, even if that means a slightly thicker chassis. For Newsera readers considering a dive into the world of ultra-thin phones, my advice would be to weigh the striking aesthetics against the practicalities very carefully indeed. The appeal of a thin phone is undeniable, but sometimes, a little more girth means a lot more grunt.
