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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 22
Motorola Edge 70 Max Leak Shows 50MP Camera and Qi2 Charging With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 22

Motorola Edge 70 Max Leak Shows 50MP Camera and Qi2 Charging With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 22

Summary

  • Official-looking images published by Digital Citizen show Motorola preparing an Edge 70 Max with magnetic-style wireless charging, pointing to Qi2 accessory support.
  • The leak also confirms a 50MP main camera using a Sony Lytia sensor with OIS, alongside a square dual-camera module and an extra sensor.
  • Motorola appears to pair the phone with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, featuring two Oryon Gen 3 Prime cores up to 3.8 GHz and six Performance cores at 3.32 GHz.
  • Design details include a flat display with centered punch-hole camera, flat metal frame, left-side function button, three color options, and MIL-STD-810H certification.
  • Battery, display size, dimensions, launch timing and pricing remain undisclosed, though the chip-and-camera mix suggests a premium mid-range model rather than a flagship.

Insights

With a flagship chip but weak software support, is Motorola's new rugged phone built to last or become obsolete?
Can military toughness and a top processor make buyers overlook a mid-range camera and short-term software support?