Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus Review: The Battery Monster Everyone Is Talking About

Motorola is once again fighting to regain its former dominance in the smartphone world. In the past few years, Motorola’s Edge and S series phones have impressed users with their design and specifications. Especially because of the clean user interface (Clean UI) and curved display, Motorola is now the first choice of many.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro was launched a few days ago. But Motorola didn’t stop there. To give users a more premium experience, they have now launched a new addition to the series—Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus (S70 Pro Plus)।

The “Pro Plus” tag at the end of the name means that several exclusive features have been added to the previous Pro version. For example, a dedicated telephoto lens, wireless charging, and some surprises that you will be surprised to hear. In today’s article, we will discuss the design, performance, camera, battery and its real pros and cons in detail, starting from the unboxing of this phone.

Let’s see, without further ado, how good this new flagship killer from Motorola is!

1. Unboxing experience: What’s inside the box?

There’s something special about opening the box after receiving any new phone. Motorola has been using eco-friendly materials in their packaging lately.

After opening the box, the first thing we see is our desired smartphone. However, there is a little difference inside the box. Usually when we buy a phone, we expect a transparent or clear TPU cover, but this box does not have a normal cover.

Instead, in the box you will find:

• Some user manuals and paperwork.
• Several stickers (which are mainly used to cover the speaker grills or holes when applying UV glue tempered glass. This is a great addition, because sometimes glue gets into the speakers when applying glass to a curved display).
• A90W Superfast Charging Adapter।
• And a Type-C to Type-C data cable.

Having a charger in the box is a big deal these days, with many well-known brands removing the charger from the box in the name of saving the environment!

2. Design and Build Quality: It’s like falling in love at first sight!

Motorola has always been a little different when it comes to design. The first time you hold the Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus in your hand, you’ll realize how premium it is.

Pantone Collaboration:
We all know about the partnership between Motorola and Pantone. This phone also has its touch. The phone has a special color named “Saturn Lux Finish”, which is certified by Pantone. In simple terms, it is a nice mix of maroon and purple. Its back has a soft touch matte finish and light texture, due to which there is no fear of fingerprints or stains on the phone. Apart from this, the phone will be available in two more attractive colors in the market.

Weight and Thickness:
The most surprising thing is that this phone has a huge battery of 6500 mAh, yet its thickness is only 7.19 millimeters (7.19 mm)! And its weight is only 190 grams. Can you imagine? Despite having such a large battery, the phone does not feel heavy in the hand at all. The secret behind this is its curved design. The sides of the phone are curved in such a way that it feels much slimmer and more comfortable when held in the hand.

Build Material and Durability:
The side frame of the phone is made of polycarbonate or plastic, which gives it a somewhat metal-like finish. However, Motorola has not compromised on durability. It has IP68 and IP69 rating. This means that the phone is completely protected from water or dust. In addition, it Military Grade Certified, so there’s no need to worry even if it falls out of your hand once or twice.

3. Display: Eye-pleasing, called “Super HD Extreme AMOLED”

The main attraction of a good smartphone is its display. Motorola has used a display panel in this phone that is, in a word, amazing.

• Quad-Curved Display:You may have seen dual-edge curved displays, but this one is quad curved. That is, there is a slight curve on the left, right, top, and bottom of the phone. This gives the phone a bezel-less look. It will feel like the display is floating while viewing content.
• Resolution and color: It’s a 1.5K resolution display. Motorola calls it “Super HD Extreme AMOLED”. The display supports 10-bit color and is also Pantone Validated. This means that the colors you see in real life will be exactly the same on the display.
• Refresh rate: It has a 144Hz refresh rate for gamers and regular users. However, for general use, it works at 120Hz to save battery. You will get a buttery smooth experience while scrolling.
• Brightness: Using the phone in sunlight is no longer a problem. Its peak brightness is 5200 nits and regular brightness is 1800 nits. Even in bright sunlight, reading the text on the screen will not put any strain on your eyes.
• Protection and Security: The latest is used to protect the screen from scratches or breakage. Corning Gorilla Glass 7i And for security, there is an optical in-display fingerprint scanner below the display, which works quite fast.
• Multimedia: You can easily play HDR videos on YouTube without any lag. However, Netflix is ​​not currently showing HDR support, although it does support Widevine L1, so you can watch movies in Full HD. For those who prefer Always On Display (AOD), there is also a permanent AOD option.

4. Performance and Gaming: A Monster Hidden Within

If you’re worried about performance, there’s good news for you. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus phone doesn’t compromise on hardware.

Used in MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Processor. (Although it is brand new in the chipset market, its power is formidable). With this you get the latest and fastest LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage।

Benchmark Score:
The score of this processor in the AnTuTu benchmark app reaches around 2 million to 2 million+. This score indicates how smoothly the phone will perform when it comes to multitasking, running heavy apps, or editing videos.

Gaming Experience:
Although Motorola is not promoting this phone as a “gaming phone”, its gaming performance is no less than that of dedicated gaming phones.

• BGMI (PUBG): You can easily play BGMI at 120 FPS on this phone if you want. We played the game for 41 minutes straight, and the average frame rate was 107 FPS. The experience of playing games at such a high frame rate is truly amazing and lag-free.
• Genshin Impact: This is one of the heaviest games on a smartphone. You can run the game at 60 FPS on this phone. After 40 minutes of play, its average frame rate was 58 FPS, which is very stable.

The phone doesn’t get too hot even after playing games for a long time, which is a testament to the efficiency of its internal cooling system.

5. Camera Department: Just 50 megapixels scattered around!

The biggest upgrade from the Motorola Edge 70 Pro to the Edge 70 Pro Plus is its camera. The Pro model didn’t have a telephoto lens, but Motorola has added a dedicated periscope telephoto lens to the Pro Plus. The most interesting thing is that all four cameras on the front and back of this phone are 50 megapixels!

Rear camera setup:
1. 50 megapixel main camera (OIS): The primary camera has optical image stabilization (OIS). This camera takes excellent pictures in daylight. Details are very sharp, but Motorola processes the colors a bit boosted or vibrant for the eyes of ordinary users.

2. 50-megapixel ultrawide lens: Usually other phones have 8 or 12 megapixel ultrawide lenses, but here, with 50 megapixels, the details of the picture are not lost. Its big advantage is that it has autofocus, which means you can take great pictures from very close up with this lens. Macro You can also take pictures.

3. 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens: This is one of the main attractions of this phone. Through it, you can do 3.5X (3.5x) optical zoom. And digital zoom can be done up to 50X (50x)! It works great for taking portrait photos. You can take professional-level portrait shots at 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm focal lengths. Its portrait photos come out quite natural in daylight. However, there is a tendency for the photos to become a bit soft in artificial or low-light, which can be fixed through a software update.

Selfie Camera:
There’s also a 50-megapixel selfie shooter on the front. Its dynamic range works very well. It can balance the skin tone and exposure of your face very nicely even in harsh backlighting.

Video recording:
Motorola has not skimped on video. You can take photos with each of the front and rear lenses. 4K 60fps You can record video in 4K resolution. And if you want to switch between the main, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses during video, you’ll need to shoot in 4K 30fps or 1080p.

A small error:In video, the phone sometimes over-saturated green or nature colors, which can look a bit odd. Hopefully Motorola will fix this in a future update.

6. Software and AI features: Motorola’s new “Hello UI”

Motorola has always been known for its clean and stock Android experience. But now they have added some of their own useful customizations to stock Android.“Hello UI”।

Operating system and updates:
The phone comes with the very latest Android version (probably Android 15 or 16, which is the version currently running on the market). Motorola has promised that this phone will be updated with the latest Android 10.1. 3 years of Android OS updates and 5 years of security updates As a result, you will have to worry about software for the next few years.

There may be some pre-installed or third-party apps (bloatware) inside the software, but don’t worry, you can uninstall them if you want. The news feed option is enabled by default, which can be easily turned off from the settings.

Dedicated Moto AI button:
Alongside the power button on the side of the phone, there’s a separate “Moto AI Key.” This button lets you directly access Motorola’s artificial intelligence features. These include:

• Update Me: Organize your necessary information in one place.
• Image Studio & Playlist Studio: Using AI to create images or organize music playlists.
• Take Notes & Remember This: Quickly save voice or text notes.
• Co-pilot Integration: There will be support for Microsoft’s Co-Pilot and Google’s Gemini.

Google Dialer and Photos:
Google Dialer is the default calling app on the phone. So the person on the other end will hear an announcement while recording a call. And for the gallery, there’s Google Photos, where you can use Google’s powerful Magic Eraser (Object Eraser) or photo editing tools for free.

In addition, Motorola’s own “Moto Secure” for security and “Smart Connect” (previously Ready For) features for connecting the phone to a PC or TV are present as usual.

7. Battery and Charging: 6500 mAh powerhouse!

The biggest surprise of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus is its battery department. These days, flagship phones usually come with 4500 to 5000 mAh batteries. But Motorola has used a huge one here.6500 mAh Battery!

• Backup: This phone can easily last you up to 2 days with normal usage. And even if you are a heavy gamer, your phone will still have enough charge left at the end of the day.
• Fast charging: To ensure that such a large battery doesn’t take all day to charge, a 90W superfast charger is included in the box. It can fully charge the phone very quickly.
• Wireless charging: The previous model, the Edge 70 Pro, did not have wireless charging. But in the Pro Plus model, Motorola has added 15W wireless charging support.
• Reverse wireless charging: It also features 5W reverse wireless charging to charge your smartwatch or earbuds.

8. Connectivity and audio experience

The phone is fully prepared in terms of multimedia and connectivity:

• Audio: The phone has dual stereo speakers that are quite loud and clear. With Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio support, the sound experience will be great while watching movies or playing games.
• Haptics: It uses a high-quality haptic motor to provide a premium feel while typing or gaming.
• Network and Ports: It has multiple 5G bands, carrier aggregation, and NFC support. There’s a USB Type-C 2.0 port for charging and data transfer (though USB 3.0 would have been better at this price). You can also use two physical Nano SIMs at the same time.

9. Pricing and Value for Money

The ultimate criterion for judging the good or bad of any phone is its price. The base variant of Motorola’s previous version, the Edge 70 Pro, started at Rs 38,999 (in Indian currency).

But Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus The phone has been launched in the market in only one premium variant:

• 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage

Its official price has been set. Rs. 47,999 However, with the launch offer and bank card discount (around Rs. 3,000), you can get the phone at a discount of Rs . Rs. 44,999 You can buy it nearby.

Note: Prices and variants may vary slightly depending on the market in different countries.

Should you buy the phone based on the price?
If we compare it to the previous version, the price has increased slightly. But for that increased price, you get a lot:
1. A dedicated 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens.
2. Wireless and reverse wireless charging.
3. A gigantic 6500 mAh battery.
4. More powerful processor and performance.

Currently, all brands in the entire smartphone market have increased the prices of their phones. Judging from that perspective, it is quite difficult to find a phone with such specification packed in a budget of Rs 45,000.

10. Final Verdict: Should you buy this phone?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus is no ordinary smartphone. It is made for those looking for an all-rounder phone.

Why buy this phone?

• If you need a phone whose battery won’t run out easily (6500 mAh).
• If you’re a fan of the premium feel and Pantone colors of the curved display.
• Those who take a lot of photos and are looking for a good telephoto lens for zooming in.
• Those who need a clean user interface and a lag-free heavy gaming experience.

Who should avoid it?

• If you bought the phone to shoot video and don’t like over-saturated colors (although there’s a chance that could be fixed in an update).
• Those who prefer small or compact sized phones (because the size of the phone is quite large due to the large battery and large display).

In conclusion, Motorola has carved out a strong position in the market with this ‘Pro Plus’ model of their S70 or Edge 70 series. This phone has a great balance of specifications, design, and performance.

What is your opinion?

What do you think of the specifications and price of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus? Will this comeback from Motorola be able to compete with other Chinese or Korean brands? Don’t forget to share your valuable feedback in the comments section of our blog!

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