Motorola has revealed plans to launch the Edge 70 Pro+ on Índia in May, according to leak expert Mukul Sharma. The new top of the line brings significant advances over the Edge 70 Pro, including a periscopic telephoto camera and unprecedented support for wireless charging. Sales should start in June in the Indian market, consolidating the brand’s presence in the premium segment.
Powerful Processador and expanded memory
The Edge 70 Pro+ will be equipped with up to 16 GB of RAM, a considerable increase compared to the 8 GB and 12 GB of the previous model. The device maintains the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme processor, a platform that has already equipped the Edge 70 Pro since its launch. The 6.8-inch curved AMOLED screen offers 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate and 5,200 nits peak brightness, ensuring premium visual quality in any lighting condition. The 6,500 mAh battery supports 90W TurboPower fast charging and now includes wireless charging, a feature missing from its predecessor.
The device maintains MIL-STD 810H military certification and IP68 and IP69 ratings, ensuring resistance to water, dust and impacts. A 4,600 mm² vapor chamber controls temperature during heavy use, while the 50 megapixel front camera takes care of selfies and video calls.
Especificações main new model
- MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme processor with AnTuTu performance of 2,194,258 points
- Tela curved AMOLED 6.8 inches, 1.5K resolution, 144Hz, 5,200 nits brightness
- Bateria 6,500 mAh with 90W TurboPower charging and wireless charging
- Câmera front 50 megapixels for high quality selfies
- 4,600 mm² steam Câmara for advanced thermal management
Câmeras rear periscopic optical zoom
The main differentiator of the Edge 70 Pro+ is the rear set of cameras. Três 50-megapixel sensors make up the configuration: main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), ultra-wide-angle lens and periscopic telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. Esta last represents the biggest difference compared to the Edge 70 Pro, which used a 3-in-1 light sensor in place of the traditional optical zoom. The periscopic telephoto lens implementation offers superior versatility for capturing images at different distances without significant loss of quality. The 3.5x optical zoom allows precise approximation in scenes that require closer framing, differentiating the new model in the Indian premium segment.
Evolução compared to the previous model
The Edge 70 Pro was launched as the first smartphone in the Indian market to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme processor. Testes performance tests conducted by 91Mobiles confirmed the power of the platform. The current model offers starting prices of ₹38,999 for the 8GB version and ₹41,999 for the 12GB version, both with 256GB of internal storage. The battery life of the Edge 70 Pro is impressive: it reached 14 hours and 1 minute in the PCMark battery test, according to an evaluation by 91Mobiles. The Edge 70 Pro+ maintains the same battery capacity, but adds wireless charging, a feature that elevates the positioning of the new model to compete with devices in higher price ranges.
Estratégia market and competition
The launch of Edge 70 Pro+ comes amid intense competition in the Indian premium smartphone segment. The addition of wireless charging and periscopic telephoto camera positions the new model to rival premium devices from other brands, while maintaining the robust technical foundation of the Dimensity 8500 Extreme processor. May coincides with the completion of summer products on the Indian market, a strategic time for top-of-the-line launches. Specifications remain based on leaks from reliable market sources, with confirmation expected in the official announcement expected in May. The Edge 70 Pro+ represents the natural evolution of the Pro line, consolidating the Motorola’s presence in the Indian premium segment with features that directly compete with flagships from other manufacturers.