Motorola has officially unveiled the Moto X70 Air in China, a sleek mid-range smartphone that’s turning heads for its engineering achievement — managing to pack a massive 4,800mAh battery into an incredibly thin 5.99mm body. With a design that rivals the Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air in slimness, but with superior battery capacity, this new device might just make Apple and Samsung engineers a little jealous.
The Moto X70 Air measures 159.87 x 74.28 x 5.99mm, weighs 159 grams, and features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 2712 x 1220 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of storage. The camera setup includes dual 50MP rear sensors and a 50MP front camera. Other specs include IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, Android 16, 5G connectivity, and support for 68W wired and 20W wireless charging.
Although Motorola’s new phone isn’t positioned as a flagship, its slim profile and hardware balance make it stand out in the crowded mid-range market. Compared to Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge, which fits a smaller 3,900mAh battery into a 5.8mm frame, Motorola’s model offers 23 percent more capacity with only a tiny increase in thickness. Even the iPhone Air, rumored to be 5.6mm thin, houses a smaller battery.
The Moto X70 Air demonstrates Motorola’s focus on innovation without pushing prices into flagship territory. Its Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset replaces the previous Gen 3, promising faster performance and better power efficiency. It’s expected that Motorola’s upcoming Edge 70 series will feature similar specifications for the global market, potentially bringing this ultra-thin design outside of China soon.
Pricing for the Moto X70 Air hasn’t been revealed yet, and its availability will initially be limited to China. However, if and when the Edge 70 variant arrives internationally, it’s likely to offer similar design and performance at a competitive price.
For now, the Moto X70 Air serves as a showcase of what’s possible in the mid-range segment — a razor-thin smartphone that doesn’t compromise on battery life or power. While it may not be available globally just yet, it clearly signals the beginning of a new wave of ultra-thin Android phones that could redefine what mid-range devices can be.
