Motorola Edge 60 Pro (256GB / 8GB RAM) VS Motorola Moto X70 Air

Both the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Motorola Moto X70 Air offer waterproof designs, making them resistant to water exposure. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has an IP68 rating, while the Moto X70 Air has an IP69 rating. Although both are water-resistant, the higher IP69 rating of the Moto X70 Air indicates a slightly more advanced level of protection against water and dust.

In terms of size and weight, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is heavier at 186 g compared to the Moto X70 Air's 159 g, making the latter lighter. The Edge 60 Pro is also thicker at 8.2 mm, whereas the Moto X70 Air is only 6 mm thick, which gives it a slimmer profile. The dimensions show that the Moto X70 Air is marginally shorter and narrower, with a height of 159.9 mm and a width of 74.3 mm, compared to the Edge 60 Pro’s height of 160.7 mm and width of 73.1 mm.

As for volume, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is slightly bulkier, with a volume of 96.33 cm³ compared to the Moto X70 Air’s 71.28 cm³. Neither device has a rugged build, and neither can be folded, which means both are intended for standard use rather than rugged or foldable scenarios.

Both the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Motorola Moto X70 Air feature a 6.7″ OLED/AMOLED display, ensuring vibrant and rich colors. The pixel density is also very similar, with the Edge 60 Pro offering 444 ppi and the Moto X70 Air slightly ahead at 446 ppi. Both devices have a resolution of 1220 x 2712 px, meaning sharp and detailed images on both screens.

The refresh rate for both phones is set at 120Hz, ensuring smooth and responsive performance, whether you're scrolling or gaming. Both displays are protected by branded damage-resistant glass, specifically Gorilla Glass 7i, providing a similar level of durability for both devices.

When it comes to HDR support, both devices support HDR10 and HDR10+, allowing for better contrast and color in supported content. Neither device supports Dolby Vision. Additionally, both have touch screens, and neither includes a secondary screen.

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro comes with 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM, while the Motorola Moto X70 Air offers a larger 512GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. Both phones use modern chipsets, with the Edge 60 Pro featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, and the Moto X70 Air equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. The Edge 60 Pro’s CPU speeds are slightly higher, with 1 core at 3.35 GHz, 3 cores at 3.2 GHz, and 4 cores at 2.2 GHz, compared to the Moto X70 Air’s 1 core at 2.8 GHz, 4 cores at 2.4 GHz, and 3 cores at 1.8 GHz.

Both devices use a 4 nm semiconductor process, ensuring efficient performance. The GPU clock speed of the Edge 60 Pro is higher at 1400 MHz compared to the Moto X70 Air’s 1000 MHz. Additionally, the Edge 60 Pro has a faster RAM speed of 8533 MHz, while the Moto X70 Air operates at 4200 MHz. The Edge 60 Pro also boasts a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s, which is significantly higher than the Moto X70 Air’s 33.6 GB/s.

Both devices support 64-bit processing, DirectX 12, integrated LTE, and have TrustZone and big.LITTLE technology. They also both have integrated graphics and support OpenCL version 2, and use DDR memory version 5. These similarities in specs indicate that both phones are designed for strong performance, but with some differences in processing power and memory bandwidth.

Both the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Motorola Moto X70 Air feature a dual-lens main camera setup with 50 MP sensors, but there are differences in the details. The Edge 60 Pro has an additional 10 MP lens, while the Moto X70 Air only has two 50 MP lenses. The wide apertures for the main cameras also vary, with the Edge 60 Pro offering apertures of f/1.8, f/2.0, and f/2, and the Moto X70 Air providing f/2 and f/1.8. Both devices include optical image stabilization and phase-detection autofocus for photos, and they support 2160p video recording at 30 fps.

When it comes to zoom capabilities, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro supports 3x optical zoom, while the Moto X70 Air has no optical zoom. Both phones include a flash, but neither features a dual-tone LED flash or a front-facing LED flash. Additionally, the front cameras are the same for both models, with a 50 MP sensor and an f/2 aperture. Both front cameras support video recording, manual focus, and have a wide aperture, but neither includes a front-facing LED flash or a dual-lens front camera setup.

Both phones offer many shared camera features, including HDR, manual exposure, touch autofocus, serial shot mode, and the ability to create panoramas in-camera. They also both support timelapse, manual white balance, and have CMOS sensors. However, neither supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording, nor do they have features like 360° panorama shooting, a front-facing camera under the display, or 3D photo/video recording capabilities.

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro runs Android 15, while the Motorola Moto X70 Air uses Android 16, indicating a difference in the version of the operating system. Both devices have similar privacy features, such as clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking, but neither blocks cross-site tracking. Both support theme customization, dynamic theming, and offer customizable notifications. Additionally, both phones support dark mode, have on-device machine learning, and can offload apps.

Both devices also include features like Live Text, full-page screenshots, split screen, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), and support widgets. They each have offline voice recognition and voice commands, and both allow tracking of the device’s current position. Both phones are multi-user systems and feature a child lock. However, the Moto X70 Air cannot be used as a PC, unlike the Edge 60 Pro, which does support this feature.

Other similarities include having a battery health check, an extra dim mode, and Quick Start (although Quick Start is not specified for either device in this comparison). Neither device includes Wi-Fi password sharing, focus modes, or Mail Privacy Protection, and neither gets direct OS updates. Both devices support sharing intents, have notification permissions, and a media picker, making for a well-rounded set of features across both phones.

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is equipped with a 6000 mAh battery, which is larger than the 4800 mAh battery found in the Motorola Moto X70 Air. Both phones support wireless charging at a speed of 15W, but the Edge 60 Pro supports a faster 90W wired fast charging, compared to the Moto X70 Air's 68W charging speed.

Both devices have a non-removable rechargeable battery, a battery level indicator, and the capability to charge wirelessly. Neither phone supports reverse wireless charging. Both devices also feature a rechargeable battery, ensuring that they can be recharged after use.

While both phones offer solid battery performance and fast charging capabilities, the Edge 60 Pro has the advantage of a higher battery capacity and faster wired charging speed compared to the Moto X70 Air.

Both the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Motorola Moto X70 Air lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to rely on wireless audio solutions or USB-C adapters for wired headphones. Both phones feature stereo speakers, providing a more immersive audio experience compared to single-speaker devices.

In terms of audio technology, the Edge 60 Pro supports aptX Adaptive, which allows for high-quality wireless audio streaming with compatible devices. The Moto X70 Air, however, does not support aptX Adaptive.

Neither device includes a built-in radio, so users seeking traditional FM radio functionality will need to explore other options for that feature.

Both the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Motorola Moto X70 Air support 5G connectivity and feature USB Type-C ports with USB version 2. Both phones include NFC, a fingerprint scanner, a gyroscope, GPS, a compass, an accelerometer, and a cellular module. Additionally, both devices support Galileo for navigation and are capable of connecting to Wi-Fi, but the Edge 60 Pro is equipped with the more advanced Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), while the Moto X70 Air supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax).

Regarding SIM cards, the Edge 60 Pro has a configuration of 1 SIM and 1 eSIM, while the Moto X70 Air offers 2 physical SIM cards. Both phones lack an external memory slot, have no infrared sensor, barometer, or HDMI output, and do not include a stylus. Neither device has emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, motion tracking, or optical tracking, and neither features a built-in projector.

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has the added benefit of supporting Wi-Fi 6E, providing faster and more reliable Wi-Fi speeds in compatible environments, while the Moto X70 Air offers a more standard Wi-Fi 6 alongside older Wi-Fi standards. The rest of the connectivity and sensor features are largely similar between the two devices.

Both the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Motorola Moto X70 Air include a video light, which can help illuminate subjects in low-light conditions when recording video. Neither phone has sapphire glass displays, and neither features an e-paper display, which means they both rely on traditional display technologies.

The key difference in this group is the display design. The Edge 60 Pro has a curved display, which gives it a more modern and immersive feel, while the Moto X70 Air has a flat display without any curvature.

In summary, both phones offer similar video lighting features and lack specialized display types like sapphire or e-paper displays, but the Edge 60 Pro stands out with its curved display design.