Moto X70 Air Pro Teased as a Slim Phone With Pro-Level Upgrades

Motorola is doubling down on the idea that slim smartphones don’t have to feel compromised. With the upcoming Moto X70 Air Pro, the company is teasing a more capable version of its ultra-thin phone, aimed at improving cameras, charging speed, and overall performance—without giving up on a sleek design.

The device has been officially teased in China and is expected to launch in the coming weeks, possibly in January.

What Motorola Is Teasing

Motorola’s early teasers on Weibo make the direction clear:

• Positioned as a “more Pro” version of the Moto X70 Air
• Strong emphasis on AI-powered features
• Focus on fixing common slim-phone trade-offs

Camera Upgrades (Big Focus)

Cameras are a major highlight this time:

• Triple rear camera setup
• AI-backed imaging features
• Includes a periscope telephoto lens

Why this matters:

• Zoom cameras are usually removed in ultra-slim phones
• Periscope lenses allow optical zoom without major thickness
• Could give the X70 Air Pro a practical edge over other thin phones

If Motorola pulls this off without increasing bulk, it would be a rare combination in this category.

Faster Charging Confirmed

Charging is another area getting a clear upgrade:

• Device spotted on China’s 3C certification
• Supports up to 90W wired fast charging
• Higher than:
  • 67W on the Moto X70 Air
  • Motorola Edge 70 (global)

What this suggests:

• Likely a larger battery than the standard Air
• Faster top-ups make slim phones easier to live with daily
• Important for users worried about battery life in thin devices

Performance & Chipset

On the performance side:

• Geekbench listings point to Snapdragon 7+ Gen 5
• Places the phone in the upper mid-range
• Expected benefits:
  • Better efficiency
  • Strong day-to-day performance
  • Improved gaming compared to the standard Air

There are also rumours that Motorola could be working on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 device separately, likely under a different lineup.

Why Slim Phones Are Making a Comeback

The market is shifting again:

• Phones got thicker due to:
  • Bigger batteries
  • Large camera modules
• Recent launches like:
  • Apple’s iPhone Air
  • Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge
• Show renewed demand for thinner, lighter phones

Motorola’s approach seems to be about:

• Keeping the phone slim
• Adding fast charging
• Offering more versatile cameras

Expected Launch & Global Plans

• First launch expected in China
• Global release likely under the name:
  • Motorola Edge 70 Pro
• Pricing will be a key factor in its success

Who Should Be Interested

The Moto X70 Air Pro could appeal to users who want:

• A clean, slim design
• Faster charging
• Better zoom photography
• Solid performance without going full flagship

Those happy with the standard Air can stick with it, but the Pro version may be worth waiting for if the price makes sense.