The Indian smartphone market is gearing up for another major arrival as Motorola officially confirms the launch of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro on April 22, 2026. Following weeks of subtle teasers and a high-profile Flipkart microsite activation, the brand has finally spilled the beans on what to expect from its latest “premium-killer.” Positioned as the flagship of the Edge 70 series, the Pro model is set to join the recently launched Edge 70 Fusion, bringing higher performance and a “camera-first” philosophy to the mid-premium segment.
Design: Pantone-Backed Elegance
Motorola is continuing its deep collaboration with Pantone, offering the Edge 70 Pro in three distinct and highly stylized finishes. Each colorway features a different texture to cater to diverse aesthetic tastes:
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Pantone Lily White: A stunning marble finish that mimics the look of high-end stone.
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Pantone Tea: A “satin luxe” finish offering a smooth, matte metallic feel.
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Pantone Titan: A “tailored fabric” finish that provides a unique tactile grip, similar to premium upholstery.
The device itself maintains Motorola’s signature quad-curved design, resulting in a phone that is remarkably thin and comfortable to hold. Despite its slim profile, it is built to survive extreme conditions, boasting both IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance, alongside MIL-STD-810H military-grade certification for drop and temperature protection.
Performance: The Dimensity 8500 “Extreme”
Under the hood, the Edge 70 Pro is the first in India to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme chipset. This 4nm powerhouse is reportedly capable of achieving an AnTuTu score of over 2.4 million, positioning it comfortably against top-tier competition. To ensure sustained performance during heavy gaming or 4K video editing, Motorola has integrated a massive 4,600 sq mm vapor cooling chamber.
The display is equally ambitious: a 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. In a move that sets a new industry standard, the screen can reach a peak brightness of 5,200 nits, ensuring perfect legibility even under the harshest midday sun. This “Extreme Display” is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and features Pantone-validated color accuracy for lifelike visuals.
“Seize the Night” Photography
The marketing for the Edge 70 Pro is heavily focused on its low-light capabilities. The rear setup is led by a 50MP Sony LYT-710 primary sensor with OIS, designed specifically to capture high-dynamic-range shots in near-total darkness. This is paired with a 50MP ultrawide and a 50MP selfie camera with autofocus. Notably, the phone supports 4K video recording at 60fps across all lenses, a feature usually reserved for ultra-flagships.
Running on Android 16-based Hello UI, the phone will debut with “Next-Gen Moto AI,” integrating tools like Gemini and Copilot directly into the software. With a massive 6,500mAh battery and 90W fast charging, the Edge 70 Pro is aiming to be the most balanced and durable smartphone in the ₹35,000 to ₹40,000 price bracket.
