Our verdict
Motorola lists the Edge 70 at 5.99mm thick and 159g, with a 6.67-inch display and 512GB of storage in the UK. That combination is the reason to consider it: a large-screen phone that stays slim and light in your pocket or hand. 512GB is a lot of room for apps, photos and downloaded films. The rear has a 50MP main camera and a 50MP ultrawide camera, which fits more into a shot. There is no dedicated telephoto (zoom) camera, so distant subjects will not be as sharp, and there is no memory-card slot to add storage later. It costs £499 for the 512GB version, checked on 1 August 2026.
Buy it if
- You dislike carrying a heavy phone
- You want room for offline films and photographs
- Most of your pictures are everyday or wide-angle scenes
Skip it if
- Distant subjects are a major part of your photography
- You need a memory-card slot
- You are choosing purely for demanding gaming performance
How it would fit your home
Notice what you carry
Try it with the case you would use. The benefit is how 159g and 5.99mm feel in your hand and pocket over a day, not how thin it looks beside another phone.
Count the cameras correctly
Motorola lists a 50MP main rear camera, a 50MP ultrawide and a 50MP front camera. Only two are on the back. The front one is for selfies and calls and does not add zoom reach.
Download before you travel
512GB gives room for offline entertainment. Check your current library and the download options in the services you use, rather than paying for capacity just because the number is large.
The details, in plain English
Size and weight
Motorola lists a 5.99mm body and 159g weight. Thickness and weight decide how a phone feels in a pocket or after a long call, and both are low for a phone with a 6.67-inch display. A protective case adds bulk, so the slim feel changes once you fit one. Try the phone with the sort of case you plan to use.
Display
The display measures 6.67 inches, which is large for reading, video and maps. A thin body can be pleasant to carry without becoming easy to reach across one-handed. Try the top corners and keyboard with your normal grip. We do not have measured brightness or refresh rate figures from our source, so check those on a retailer page before buying.
Storage
The UK version has 512GB of storage, which is generous for a phone. That is space for thousands of photos, downloaded films and large apps. There is no memory-card slot, so what you buy is what you have. Cloud storage or a cheaper phone with less storage may suit you if you keep little on the phone.
Cameras
There are two rear cameras: a 50MP main camera for everyday shots and a 50MP ultrawide camera for group photos and buildings. A 50MP front camera handles selfies and video calls. There is no dedicated telephoto camera, so anything far away will lose detail when you zoom in. If photographing distant subjects matters, look at a phone with a telephoto lens.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- 5.99mm thickness and 159g weight (Motorola's figures): light and slim for a 6.67-inch phone
- 512GB of storage: room for apps, photos and offline films
- 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide rear cameras: everyday and wide-angle shots
- 50MP front camera for selfies and video calls
What to watch out for
- No dedicated telephoto camera, so distant subjects lose detail
- A protective case changes the feel of the slim design
- No memory-card slot to expand storage later
- A 6.67-inch screen is still hard to reach across with one hand
Compare the exact version and current delivered price. Consider keeping your present phone if it still meets your needs and receives security updates. Phones with a telephoto lens, or with a memory-card slot, suit different buyers than the Edge 70.
Make the Motorola Edge 70 easier to live with
Add-ons that answer a drawback we named above. Check compatibility with your exact model before buying.
Solves: no memory-card slot to expand storage later
Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB MU-PC1T0T/WW Not yet reviewed by us
Offers external storage for exported photos and video when internal storage cannot be expanded. It does not add internal app space.
Check first: Adds external file storage, not RAM or internal upgradeability.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Motorola Edge 70 (this one) | Consider the Edge 70 for its light, slim body and generous storage, if a dedicated zoom camera is not a priority. | £699.99RRP · 12GB memory and 512GB storage, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Apple iPhone 17e | The easiest route into a current iPhone, with generous storage, provided you accept a single rear camera and a screen that scrolls less smoothly than many Android phones. | £699RRP · 256GB storage, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Google Pixel 10 | The easiest Android phone to recommend to most camera-first buyers, as long as fast charging and heavy gaming are not priorities. | £699RRP · 128GB, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | The S25 FE suits you if you want a big, smooth screen and a real zoom camera, provided the price beats other Galaxy models you could buy instead. | £649RRP · 128GB storage, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based assessment using the Motorola UK specifications listed below, checked 9 September 2026. Figures for thickness, weight, display size, storage and cameras are Motorola's. Our recommendations are our interpretation, and we have not carried out hands-on camera, battery or performance tests. Displayed retailer prices retain their original recorded dates.