Motorola Launches Edge 70 Pro+ at ₹47,999 With 6.8-Inch 1.5K AMOLED

Q: Is Motorola deliberately shortchanging customers on software updates with its new premium phone?

Yes — the evidence strongly suggests Motorola is underserving buyers on software support for the Edge 70 Pro+, even if “deliberately” cannot be proven as intent. At ₹47,999, the Edge 70 Pro+ is clearly marketed as a premium phone, with a flagship-style display, periscope camera, wireless charging, and premium build. Yet Motorola is offering only three years of Android OS updates and five years of security updates. In 2026, that is below the standard set by key rivals such as Samsung and Google, which now offer up to seven years of software support on many premium devices. What makes the criticism sharper is that Motorola has already shown it can do better. Reports indicate the company has promised seven years of updates for devices such as the Motorola Signature and Razr Fold. That means the shorter policy on the Edge 70 Pro+ is not simply a technical limitation; it appears to be a product-positioning choice. That does not make the Edge 70 Pro+ a bad phone. By most accounts, it is polished hardware with a strong camera system, excellent display, solid battery life, and useful extras like wireless charging. For buyers who replace phones every two or three years, the update policy may not matter much. But for customers expecting long-term value from a near-₹50,000 purchase, Motorola’s support promise looks weak and hard to justify. The company is not alone in offering uneven update policies, but on this phone it is plainly behind the premium market.

3 articles · Updated · BusinessLine · Jul 8

₹47,999 gets Motorola’s new Edge 70 Pro+ with a 6.8-inch quad-curved 1.5K AMOLED display, a 144Hz refresh rate and a 50MP triple rear camera setup.
50MP sensors drive all three rear cameras—a main lens with OIS, an ultrawide that doubles as macro, and a 3.5x periscope zoom—marking a key upgrade over the Edge 70 Pro.
6,500mAh battery capacity, 90W wired charging and wireless plus reverse wireless charging aim to strengthen its appeal in the sub-₹50,000 flagship-killer segment.
MediaTek’s 8,500 Extreme chip, 12GB RAM and 256GB storage back the device, while Motorola limits software support to three Android updates and five years of security patches.
Under-7mm thickness, 190g weight and IP68, IP69 and MIL-STD-810H ratings position the phone as a premium, durability-focused follow-up to the Edge 70 Pro launched in April.