The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra & Razr 70 Ultra: Style Meets Silicon (2026 Preview)

Motorola has quietly become the "cool" alternative in the smartphone world, offering stunning Pantone colors, vegan leather finishes, and clean software while competitors chase confusing AI gimmicks. In 2026, they are doubling down on style—but finally adding the brute force to match.

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (arriving early 2026) and the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (the successor to the Razr 60, arriving Summer 2026) are shaping up to be the most aesthetically pleasing powerhouse devices of the year.

From a return to natural materials like wood and suede to the debut of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (non-Elite), here is your definitive guide to Motorola's 2026 flagships.

1. Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The "Endurance" Flagship

While Samsung and Apple fight over who has the fastest chip, Motorola is targeting a different metric: Efficiency and Elegance.

Release Date

• Global Launch: Expected in January/February 2026. Motorola is pushing for an early launch to compete directly with the Galaxy S26 series.

Performance: The Smart Choice?

Rumors indicate a fascinating strategic move. The Edge 70 Ultra is tipped to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (Standard Edition), rather than the "Elite" version found in the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

• Why? The Standard Gen 5 offers 95% of the performance but runs cooler and consumes significantly less battery.

• RAM: A massive 16GB LPDDR6X will be standard, supporting Moto's new on-device AI features.

Camera: 200MP "Ultra-Pixel" Returns

Motorola was the first to popularize 200MP sensors, and the Edge 70 Ultra brings the next evolution.

• Main Sensor: A customized 200MP Samsung HP9 sensor. Unlike previous versions, this one focuses on "Pro-Level Cropping," allowing the main lens to act as a 2x and 4x telephoto lens with zero quality loss.

• Telephoto: A dedicated 50MP Periscope Zoom (3.5x optical) for portraits.

• Ultra-Wide: A 50MP Macro-capable lens.

Design: Wood is Back

Motorola is leaning hard into unique materials. Leaks suggest the Edge 70 Ultra will be available in:

• Nordic Wood: A real wood veneer backplate.

• Vegan Suede: A soft-touch, grippy texture.

• Pantone Color of the Year 2026: Expect a vibrant, exclusive colorway (rumored to be a deep "Teal" or "Coral").

2. Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (Razr+ 2026): The Flip King

Note: While many users search for the "Razr 60 Ultra," that model was the 2025 release. The 2026 successor is the Razr 70 Ultra.

The Razr series has successfully challenged Samsung's Z Flip dominance. In 2026, Motorola aims to end the war entirely with the Razr 70 Ultra.

The "All-Screen" Cover

The cover screen is growing again.

• Size: Increasing to 4.2 inches.

• Bezels: Virtually non-existent. The screen will wrap around the cameras even more aggressively, allowing you to run any app fully on the front screen without opening the phone.

No More "Good for a Flip" Cameras

Historically, flip phones have had mediocre cameras. The Razr 70 Ultra changes that.

• Triple Camera Setup? Leaks are split, but a strong rumor suggests Motorola is trying to squeeze a third lens (a compact telephoto) into the flip form factor, a first for the industry.

• Selfie Cam: A 50MP Quad-Pixel internal camera for high-quality video calls.

Durability: Dust Proofing

The Razr 70 Ultra is targeting an IP68 rating, finally matching the dust resistance of standard slab phones. This is a massive engineering feat for a foldable with moving parts.

3. Software: Hello UI & Moto AI

Both devices will launch with Android 16 and Motorola's refined Hello UI.

• Moto AI: Unlike aggressive AI that rewrites your emails, Moto AI focuses on context.

  • Example: "Moto Aware" will sense if you are driving or in a meeting and automatically adjust your notification summary style.

• Smart Connect: A unified dashboard that lets your Motorola phone instantly become a webcam, trackpad, or 5G hotspot for your Lenovo laptop or tablet without pressing a single button.

4. Battery & Charging: Best in Class

Motorola continues to lead in charging speeds, leaving Samsung and Apple in the dust.

• Edge 70 Ultra: 5,000 mAh battery with 125W Wired Charging (0-100% in 19 minutes) and 50W Wireless.

• Razr 70 Ultra: 4,200 mAh battery (huge for a flip) with 68W Wired Charging.

Conclusion: The Stylish Alternative

In 2026, if the Samsung Galaxy S26 feels too "corporate" and the iPhone 18 feels too "safe," Motorola is the answer.

The Edge 70 Ultra offers flagship power with a design that feels like a piece of furniture rather than a piece of tech. Meanwhile, the Razr 70 Ultra continues to be the most fun, expressive, and usable foldable on the market.