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  • The motorola edge 70 max delivers next-generation flagship performance with the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 5 mobile platform with 3Mn+ antutu score, offering faster multitasking, smoother gaming, advanced on-device AI, and an enhanced cooling system
  • Featuring the category’s only and brightest ever Quad HD+ (2K) Extreme AMOLED display with up to 7000 nits peak brightness and a 144Hz refresh rate, the motorola edge 70 max delivers an immersive visual experience paired with Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos®, and Snapdragon Sound™
  • The motorola edge 70 max packs a massive 7100mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W TurboPower™ charging and the category’s anly and fastest 25W Qi2.2 magnetic wireless charging for uninterrupted entertainment and productivity
  • Crafted with a premium matte glass finish and aircraft-grade aluminium frame, the motorola edge 70 max combines sophisticated design with MIL-STD-810H certification, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i protection, and IP68/IP69 durability
  • Equipped to capture every moment in stunning detail, the smartphone comes with a 50MP Sony LYTIA™ 710 camera system powered by AI imaging, Pantone™ Validated colours, and Pantone™ SkinTone™ Validation for true-to-life photography
  • The motorola edge 70 max is the first smartphone to debut Motorola Qira**, bringing a seamless AI experience across Motorola smartphones, Lenovo PCs, and tablets
  • The motorola edge 70 max will be available from 20th July 2026 on Flipkart, Motorola.in, and leading retail stores across India, at an effective launch price starting at just Rs. 49,999* or Rs. 3056/ month (No cost EMI upto 18 month)

Motorola, a global leader in mobile technology and innovation and India’s leading~ AI smartphone brand, today launched the motorola edge 70 max, a flagship performance smartphone engineered for consumers who demand uncompromised performance, immersive entertainment, long-lasting battery life, and intelligent AI experiences. Powered by the latest Snapdragon® 8 Gen 5 chipset, the motorola edge 70 max combines category-leading display technology, an ultra-large 7100mAh silicon carbon battery, premium craftsmanship, AI-powered imaging, and seamless multi-device intelligence to redefine the flagship smartphone experience.

Designed to deliver exceptional speed across gaming, multitasking, streaming, and AI-powered workflows, the motorola edge 70 max is powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 5 chipset. Featuring peak clock speeds of up to 3.8GHz, the chipset delivers up to 36% improved CPU performance, 11% faster graphics performance, and a 46% more powerful Qualcomm® AI Engine compared to the previous generation. Paired with up to 12GB RAM phone -grade LPDDR5X memory and 256GB storage, the device ensures ultra-fast responsiveness and effortless multitasking. To sustain peak performance even during intensive workloads, Motorola has equipped the smartphone with a large 5500mm2 vapor chamber cooling system featuring advanced liquid metal thermal gel for superior heat dissipation.

The motorola edge 70 max is built to offer an uncompromising entertainment experience. It features the category’s only Quad HD+ (2K) Extreme AMOLED display, standing out as one of the best AMOLED display phones in its segment and delivering 77% more pixels than Full HD for sharper visuals and exceptional clarity. With up to 7000 nits peak brightness, a smooth 144Hz refresh rate, HDR-quality visuals, and support for over one billion colours through 10-bit colour depth and DCI-P3 colour gamut, users can enjoy vibrant, lifelike visuals even under direct sunlight. Pantone™ Validated display certification ensures true-to-life colour accuracy, while Dolby Atmos®, dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, and Snapdragon Sound™ deliver immersive, studio-quality audio for gaming, movies, and music.

Powering these experiences is Motorola’s largest-ever 7100mAh silicon-carbon battery, delivering up to 58 hours of battery life on a single charge. Whether users are streaming, gaming, working, or travelling, the device is built to keep up throughout the day and beyond. With 90W TurboPower™ charging, positioning it among the fastest charging phones available today, users can quickly recharge and get hours of usage in just minutes, while the category’s fastest 25W Qi2 magnetic wireless charging makes it one of the best fast wireless charging phones on the market as well, offering convenient cable-free charging without compromising speed.

The motorola edge 70 max brings together premium craftsmanship and exceptional durability in an elegant design. The device features an aircraft-grade aluminium frame paired with a premium matte glass finish that offers a refined look while resisting fingerprints and reflections. Available in PANTONE™ Aqua Gray, PANTONE™ Dark Shadow, and PANTONE™ Ice Melt, the smartphone is designed in collaboration with the Pantone Color Institute™. Built to withstand everyday challenges, it comes with MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i for enhanced drop and scratch protection, and IP68/IP69 ratings for superior resistance against dust, dirt, and water, making it a dependable waterproof phone for everyday use.

Photography on the motorola edge 70 max is powered by a versatile AI-enhanced camera system led by a 50MP Sony LYTIA™ 710 sensor with Optical Image Stabilization, delivering exceptional clarity, natural colours, and improved low-light performance. The camera system is complemented by an 8MP ultra-wide and macro lens and a high-resolution 32MP front camera capable of recording crisp 4K selfie videos. AI-powered imaging features including Photo Enhancement Engine, Signature Style, Portrait Mode with Dynamic Bokeh, Horizon Lock and Frame Match intelligently optimize every shot, while Pantone™ Validated Colours and Pantone™ SkinTone™ Validation ensure authentic colour reproduction and natural-looking skin tones across photos and videos.

The motorola edge 70 max is also the first smartphone to debut Motorola Qira**, Motorola’s new cross-device AI experience designed to seamlessly connect Motorola smartphones, Lenovo PCs, and tablets. Powered by a shared AI knowledge base, Motorola Qira intelligently remembers context across devices, helping users stay productive wherever they are. Features including Chat Mode, Next Move, Creator Zone, Pay Attention, and Catch Me Up enable users to generate content, summarize meetings, receive contextual suggestions, and seamlessly continue work across multiple devices.

Running on Android™ 16 with Hello UX, the motorola edge 70 max delivers a clean, intuitive, and highly customizable software experience Smart Connect enables seamless cross-device collaboration, while Moto Unplugged promotes healthier digital habits. Motorola’s ThinkShield® security platform and Moto Secure provide enterprise-grade protection through advanced privacy controls, app permission management, secure folders, and comprehensive device security.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. T.M. Narasimhan, Managing Director, Motorola India, said, “With the motorola edge 70 max, we are bringing together our most advanced innovations across performance, display, battery, AI, and design into one flagship smartphone. Every aspect of this device has been thoughtfully engineered to deliver meaningful experiences that empower consumers to create, play, work, and stay connected effortlessly. The launch of Motorola Qira further represents our vision of building intelligent experiences that extend beyond individual devices, making technology more personal, seamless, and intuitive than ever before.”

With flagship Snapdragon® performance, the category’s only Quad HD+ (2K) display, category’s fastest magnetic wireless charging, AI-powered imaging, premium craftsmanship, and next-generation cross-device intelligence, the motorola edge 70 max raises the bar for flagship smartphones, cementing its place among the best flagship phones launched this year. Designed to deliver meaningful innovation across every aspect of the user experience, it represents Motorola’s commitment to combining cutting-edge technology with premium design and intelligent software to create devices that truly enhance everyday life.

Availability

The motorola edge 70 max will be available in 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants and will come in stunning Pantone™ curated colour options — PANTONE™ Aqua Gray, PANTONE™ Dark Shadow, and PANTONE™ Ice Melt.

The smartphone will go on sale from July 20, 2026, on Flipkart, Motorola.in, and leading retail stores across India at an effective launch price starting at just Rs. 49,999*.

LAUNCH PRICE

  • Edge 70 max 8GB + 256GB – Rs. 54,999
  • Edge 70 max 12GB + 256GB – Rs. 59,999

AFFORDABILITY OFFERS

Avail up to Rs. 5,000 bank discount Or Rs. 5,000 exchange bonus, and up to 18 months No Cost EMI on leading banks

OPERATOR OFFER:

Exclusive Jio SIM Offer: Free access to Google Gemini Pro and 5000GB Jio AI Cloud Storage for 18 months with eligible Jio Rs. 349 and above 5G plans, along with a Jio OTT Pass featuring 15+ premium apps and 1000+ live TV channels on mobile for just Rs. 200/month. Terms and conditions apply.

NET EFFECTIVE PRICING (INCLUDING OFFERS)

  • Edge 70 max 8GB + 256GBRs 54,999 Rs. 49,999*
  • Edge 70 max 12GB + 256GB Rs 59,999 Rs. 54,999*

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Disclaimers:

^All battery life claims are approximate and based on the median user tested across a mixed use profile (which includes both usage and standby time) under optimal network conditions. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network and device settings, temperature, battery condition, and usage patterns.

*Price including all offers

~ As Per TechArc India’s Leading AI Smartphone Brand Report 2025

**Motorola Qira is currently available only on the 12GB variant. Support for the 8GB variant will be added in a future update.

Detailed Specifications: Motorola Edge 70 Max

Operating System

Android™ 16

Chipset

Snapdragon® 8 Gen 5
8-core CPU with 2 Prime cores up to 3.8 GHz, and 6 Performance cores up to 3.3 GHz
GPU with Hardware-Accelerated Ray Tracing

Memory

8GB LPDDR5X;
12GB LPDDR5X;

Storage

256GB UFS 4.1;

Body

Rear: Corning® Gorilla Glass® 7i
Frame: Aircraft-grade Aluminum
Front: Corning® Gorilla Glass® 7i

Dimensions

164 x 77 x 8.29m

Weight

221g

Protection

IP69/IP68 underwater protection;
MIL-STD 810H;

Display

6.8″ Extreme AMOLED

Display Technology

HDR10+
Pantone Validated™ Color
Pantone SkinTone™ Validated
100% DCI-P3 color space
10-bit; Over a billion shades of color
Refresh rate up to 144Hz
Peak Brightness: 7000 nits
Touch sampling rate: up to 360Hz
Water Touch
Always On Display

Display Resolution

Quad HD+ (1440 x 3168)
510ppi

Display Aspect Ratio

19.8:9

Display Screen-to-body ratio

96.80%

Display certifications

SGS Blue Light Reduction;
SGS Motion Blur Reduction;

Battery

Silicon-Carbon 7100mAh

Battery Life

Up to 58 hours of battery life
Up to 42 hours of continuous video playback
Up to 25 hours of uninterrupted gaming
Up to 10 hours of video recording
Up to 27 hours of social media use
Up to 88 hours of music streaming

Charging

90W TurboPower™ wired charging
25W Magnetic wireless charging (Qi2)
5W Wired reverse charging

Networks

5G: sub-6
4G: LTE
3G: WCDMA
2G: GSM

Bands (by model)

5G:
n1/n2/n3/n5/n8/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78

4G:
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B26/B28/B38/B40/B41/B48/B66

3G:
W1/W2/W5/W8

2G:
B3/B8

Main Rear Camera

50MP
Sony LYTIA™ 710
2.00µm Quad Pixel
All-pixel focus
f/1.8 aperture
OIS

Camera 2

8MP Ultrawide
13mm focal length
1.12µm
119° field of view
f/2.2 aperture
Auto focus
Macro

Camera 3

Dedicated 2-in-1 light sensor

Camera 4

N/A

Flash

LED flash

Camera software

Auto motion capture
Auto Night Vision
Auto Smile Capture
Dual Capture Video
Face Retouch
Frame Match
Gesture Capture
Google Lens
HDR
Live Filters
Macro
Night Vision
Panorama
Pantone SkinTone™ Validated
Pantone Validated™ Color
Photo Booth
Photo Enhancement Engine
Portrait Mode (24mm, 35mm, 50mm)
Pro mode
Scan (Powered By Adobe Scan)
Signature Style
Smart Color Watermark
Ultra Resolution

Google Photos features:
Auto Enhance
HDR Effect
Magic Eraser
Magic Editor
Portrait Blur
Photo Unblur
Photo to video
Portrait Light
Sky”

Video Capture

4K HDR10+ (60fps/30fps)
FHD (60fps/30fps)

Slow motion:
FHD (240fps/120fps)

Video Features

Adaptive Stabilization
Audio Zoom
Dual Capture
Face Retouch
Horizon Lock
Live Filters
Slow-Motion
Video HDR
Timelapse

Front camera hardware

32MP
1.4µm
f/2.2 aperture

SIM Card

Dual SIM (1 Nano SIM + eSIM)

FM Radio

No

Speakers

Dual stereo speakers
Dolby Atmos®
Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio Wireless

Microphones

2 microphones

USB

USB Type-C

Bluetooth® Technology

Bluetooth® 6.0

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
2.4 GHz • 5 GHz • 6Ghz
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi hotspot

Ports

Type-C port (USB 2.0)

NFC

Yes

Location Services

GPS, AGPS, LTEPP, SUPL, Glonass, Galileo, Navic, Beidou, QZSS

Sensors

Proximity Sensor
Ambient Light Sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Sar sensor
Sensor Hub
Magnetometer (e-Compass)

Security

On-screen fingerprint reader
Face Unlock
ThinkShield

Inbox Accessories

USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable, Guides, SIM tool.
TurboPower™ 90W charger.

Voice control

Google Gemini

Colors

PANTONE Aqua Gray (Green);
PANTONE Dark Shadow (Black);
PANTONE Ice Melt (Light Blue)

Device name

motorola edge 70 max

OS updates

Up to 3 years

Security updates

Up to 5 years