Additional information has emerged, yet the launch speculation remains ambiguous.
What you must be aware of:
– Moto Edge 70 Ultra rumors progress, as an alleged image of the device showcasing its rear panel has surfaced.
– The device appears to maintain a square camera housing similar to the standard Edge 70; however, the panel may adopt a textured, soft material.
– Previous speculation indicates the Edge 70 Ultra could feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, delivering flagship performance to budget-friendly smartphones.
A collection of purported promotional images for Motorola’s anticipated Edge 70 Ultra has come to light, suggesting it aims for a premium status.
Earlier today (Dec 2), a leak from Android Headlines seemingly revealed what Motorola is developing for its Edge 70 Ultra. The leaked image appears official, considering the detail level in the visuals, though it’s prudent to wait for Motorola’s official confirmation. Nonetheless, the report suggests that the Edge 70 Ultra could keep a camera housing design akin to the Edge 70 series that debuted earlier in November.
The company seems to stick with that square housing, along with providing a triple camera array featuring an LED flash located at the bottom right of the unit.
A significant distinction to highlight in this leak: the Edge 70 Ultra might present a soft, textured back. As the publication mentions, the renderings suggest a material change from the Edge 70, resembling something akin to fabric. The renders indicate that the panel is textured, potentially enhancing the device’s feel in hand without a case. This would represent a notable shift from the Moto Edge Plus (2023), which had a glass back that was quite slippery in hand, likely leading to accidental drops.
The leaks do not reveal much additional information; however, the device will keep its volume rocker and power button on the right side. Its display raises a concern, as this leak does not depict it. The Edge 70 was introduced with a completely flat display, which may provide a more comfortable grip compared to the previous Edge series’ curved screen. While it seems probable that Motorola will maintain the flat display, nothing has been confirmed at this time.
Preparing for an Ultra
According to the publication, the Edge 70 Ultra is rumored to retain a display size similar to the standard Edge 70, which measures 6.6 inches; however, a minor alteration might affect its chipset. Recent whispers, following an alleged benchmark sighting of the phone, suggest the Edge 70 Ultra could include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Speculation also exists that the device will come equipped with the Adreno 829 GPU and 16GB of RAM.
Regarding its chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 was just released last month, introducing flagship-level capabilities to affordable smartphones. Qualcomm claims its latest chip delivers robust gaming performance, along with enhanced AI and significant performance improvements compared to its previous budget-friendly chip. The SoC employs the company’s Oryon CPU cores, which underscores its reported performance enhancements this year.
Speculation remains vague about when the market will glimpse the Edge 70 Ultra, although theories suggest it could be unveiled in early to mid-2026.
