The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a sleek and stylish smartphone that boasts an impressive design and build quality. However, it's not just about looks; the phone also offers a solid performance and a range of features that make it a compelling choice for anyone looking for a premium smartphone experience. In this review, I'll take a closer look at the design, build quality, and handling of the Edge 70 Pro, and explore what makes it stand out in a crowded market.
One of the things that immediately stands out about the Edge 70 Pro is its unique design. While many smartphones have embraced the trend of flat fronts and wide frames, Motorola has gone its own way with a design that feels both modern and timeless. The phone is thin at just 7.2mm, and the very thin middle frame enhances its visual appeal. The textured eco leather back flows seamlessly into the color-matched middle frame and camera island, creating a cohesive and stylish look. The "M" logo smack in the middle of the back panel is a classic Motorola touch, and the phone comes in a range of colors, including Zinfandel, Lily White, Titan, Tea, and Chicory Coffee.
Speaking of colors, Motorola has gone all in on color-matching every detail of the phone they could, even including the buttons. While the volume rocker and power button could be wider, they are still nice and clicky. The left side of the frame holds a button - a singular Moto AI button - and there are no antenna lines, as the middle frame is actually made of plastic. The top bezel is empty except for a couple of small holes, while the bottom side is quite busy with the main speaker, Type-C port, SIM tray, and main microphone hole.
The Edge 70 Pro not only looks good but also feels good in the hand. It is pretty slippery, which is worth noting, but it fits snugly and feels perfectly solid with practically no flex or hollowness to the chassis. The phone has an IP68/IP69 ingress protection, which should allow it to survive a dip of up to 30 minutes in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water, as well as high-pressure water jets. It also has MIL-STD-810H compliance for withstanding transport shocks and temperature shocks, and the front is protected with a Gorilla Glass 7i layer.
In terms of handling, the Edge 70 Pro uses a standard optical under-display fingerprint reader that is both snappy and accurate. The display bezels are pretty thin, and all the sensors are nicely hidden away underneath the actual panel. The phone also has a stereo speaker setup, but there is no top-firing speaker. Instead, you get a speaker/earpiece combo above the display.
Overall, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is a solid choice for anyone looking for a premium smartphone experience. Its unique design, build quality, and handling make it stand out in a crowded market, and its performance and features make it a compelling choice for anyone looking for a high-end smartphone. Personally, I think the phone's design and build quality are its strongest points, and I'm impressed by the attention to detail that Motorola has put into creating a cohesive and stylish look. However, I do wish the volume rocker and power button were wider, and I'm curious to see how the phone performs in the long run.
