- Motorola has announced the Moto X70 Air, a smartphone under six millimeters thick.
- The device is likely to launch in Europe as the Motorola Edge 70.
- It claims a 4,800 mAh battery and IP68/IP69 water and dust ratings.
- The move signals renewed momentum for ultra slim premium phones.
Motorola is preparing to shake up the smartphone market with a radical new design. The tech brand has unveiled plans for the Moto X70 Air, a phone under six millimeters thick. That alone is a major statement in an industry where most flagships hover around eight millimeters or more.
This ultra-thin device appears destined to launch in Europe under the name Motorola Edge 70. While the exact market rollout remains unclear, early signs point to a wide release. The device is not just about thinness. Motorola claims it packs serious hardware under its slim frame.
Less Than Six Millimeters, Yet Bold Claims
According to reports from The Verge, the Moto X70 Air will measure under six millimeters in total thickness. That would place it among the thinnest full-feature smartphones ever created. For reference, the Moto Z series once claimed a 5.19 mm thickness without any attachments.
Motorola has teased a November 5 reveal date with a cryptic “something new is coming” message on its site. Visitors can take a quiz to unlock early deals or hints about the new model. That suggests Motorola is preparing a strong launch campaign.
Big Battery in a Slim Body
One of the most surprising details is the battery size. Despite its ultra thinness, the X70 Air reportedly carries a 4,800 mAh cell. That is quite large compared with other slim phones. For example the Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to include only a 3,800 mAh battery. The iPhone Air holds an even smaller 3,149 mAh battery in comparison.
If Motorola can deliver both an ultra thin body and robust battery life, it would address one of the main frustrations of slim phones: trade offs in endurance. The real world performance will be crucial, but the spec sheet is promising.
Camera Setup and Durability Features
Render images of the Moto X70 Air show a triple camera arrangement. One of the lenses is grayed out in the images, indicating it may be a depth or auxiliary sensor rather than a full camera module. The housing is square with soft edges and also accommodates a flash unit.
The phone is also rated to IP68 and IP69 for water and dust resistance. Those designations imply the phone is sealed for submersion and fine dust protection. For a device this thin to survive those standards is notable.
What Motorola’s Move Means for the Industry
At first glance, ultra thin phones may seem like niche curiosities. But if a brand like Motorola makes one, it signals serious broader interest. Earlier we saw Samsung positioning the S25 Edge to push forward new form factor thinking. Apple’s iPhone Air also moves in this direction.
Motorola engaging in that design race suggests that thin and light phones might shift from experiment to mainstream. If the X70 Air succeeds, expect competition from a wide range of brands. The push may force redesigns across mid and premium segments.
In many ways this is a turning point. The headline figure of under six millimeters draws attention. But it is what Motorola does beyond that — image quality, battery longevity, durability — that will decide if this phone is meaningful.
Motorola is betting that we want phones that feel less like slabs and more like elegant tools. If the X70 Air lives up to its promise we may see smartphone design change around us again.
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