Launch and Availability

Motorola announced that the Edge 70 Max will be on sale in India from 20 July 2026 through Flipkart, the official Motorola.in website and leading retail outlets, with an effective launch price of Rs 49,999* after applicable offers.

Device Specifications

The handset is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform, achieving an AnTuTu benchmark score exceeding 3 million. It incorporates a 5500 mm² vapor‑chamber cooling system filled with liquid‑metal thermal gel. Memory configurations are 8 GB + 256 GB and 12 GB + 256 GB, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The display is a Quad HD+ (2K) Extreme AMOLED panel delivering up to 7000 nits peak brightness, a 144 Hz refresh rate, 10‑bit colour depth, 100 % DCI‑P3 gamut and Pantone‑validated colour accuracy, along with Dolby Atmos, dual stereo speakers, Hi‑Res Audio and Snapdragon Sound. Power is supplied by Motorola’s largest‑ever 7100 mAh silicon‑carbon battery, rated for up to 58 hours of mixed‑use operation. Fast charging is supported through 90 W TurboPower and the segment’s fastest 25 W Qi2.2 magnetic wireless charging. The rear camera system comprises a 50 MP Sony LYTIA 710 primary sensor with optical image stabilization, AI‑enhanced imaging, Pantone‑validated colour and SkinTone validation, an 8 MP ultra‑wide‑macro lens, while the front camera is 32 MP capable of 4K selfie video. Audio and video experiences are further enhanced by Dolby Atmos, Hi‑Res Audio and Snapdragon Sound. The device meets MIL‑STD‑810H military‑grade durability standards, carries Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection and holds IP68/IP69 water‑ and dust‑resistance ratings. It runs Android 16 with Motorola’s Hello UX, includes three OS upgrades and four years of security updates, and features Moto Secure with ThinkShield and Smart Connect for enhanced security and cross‑device connectivity.

Software and AI Features

Motorola introduced “Motorola Qira”, an AI‑driven cross‑device experience that links the Edge 70 Max with Lenovo PCs and tablets; the feature is initially available only on the 12 GB variant, with support for the 8 GB model slated for a future update. The handset also integrates Moto AI services such as Next Move, Catch Me Up, Remember This, Pay Attention, Image Studio and Playlist Studio.

Pricing, Variants and Offers

The Edge 70 Max is offered in two storage‑memory variants: 8 GB + 256 GB priced at Rs 54,999 and 12 GB + 256 GB priced at Rs 59,999. After applying up to Rs 5,000 bank discount or exchange bonus, and 18‑month No‑Cost EMI, the net effective prices become Rs 49,999 and Rs 54,999 respectively. Additional operator‑specific incentives include an exclusive Jio SIM offer that provides free access to Google Gemini Pro, 5 TB of Jio AI Cloud Storage for 18 months on eligible 5G plans priced at Rs 349 or above, and a Jio OTT Pass offering more than 15 premium apps and over 1,000 live TV channels for Rs 200 per month, subject to terms and conditions.

Colour Options

The handset is finished in a matte glass and aircraft‑grade aluminium chassis available in Pantone‑curated colours: Pantone Aqua Gray, Pantone Dark Shadow and Pantone Ice Melt.

Corporate Context

Motorola Mobility LLC, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Lenovo Group Limited, is responsible for the design and manufacture of Motorola‑branded mobile devices. Lenovo, a US $62 billion‑revenue global technology group listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE: 992, ADR: LNVGY), acquired Motorola Mobility in 2014.