Motorola Teases Moto X70 Air, a Super-Thin Smartphone That Could Rival Apple and Samsung

Motorola is once again stepping into the spotlight, this time with a teaser that could reshape how we think about ultra-thin smartphones. The company has officially teased the Moto X70 Air, a device that embodies the growing industry obsession with sleekness and portability.

Scheduled for an October release in China, the X70 Air could be a preview of what Motorola intends to bring to international markets under its global Edge lineup.

The teaser image shared on Motorola’s Weibo account makes a bold statement: the phone is shown pinched lightly between two fingers, emphasizing its incredibly slim profile. The pose feels strikingly familiar, echoing marketing visuals Apple has used for its rumored iPhone Air. This has already raised questions about whether Motorola is leaning heavily on Apple’s branding cues, though it’s worth noting that the slim smartphone race is heating up across the industry, with Samsung also pushing its Galaxy S25 Edge as a featherweight contender.

According to Motorola, more details about the X70 Air will be revealed toward the end of October. Alongside its physical design, the company has hinted that artificial intelligence will play a significant role in the user experience. While specifics remain under wraps, it’s not hard to imagine AI-driven camera tools, battery management systems, and performance optimizations being part of the package, following the current wave of AI integration in mobile devices.

One key question remains: will the X70 Air translate to the Motorola Edge 70 series outside China? Historically, Motorola’s X-series in China has been repackaged as Edge models for global release. A leaked image of the alleged Edge 70 last week closely resembles what we now see in the official teaser, suggesting that either the Air moniker is reserved only for China, or that all Edge 70 models worldwide may adopt an ultra-thin design language. In either case, the emphasis on thinness is undeniable.

Speculation also surrounds the chipset. Reports suggest the X70 Air may feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a high-performance processor that sits just below Qualcomm’s most elite flagship tier. Given Motorola’s close relationship with Qualcomm in past launches, this rumor carries weight. If true, the X70 Air could deliver not only on aesthetics but also on raw performance, though battery concerns are already surfacing. Some critics worry that a device this slim can’t possibly house a battery larger than 5,000mAh unless it employs next-generation tech such as silicon-carbon cells.

For now, Motorola’s strategy seems clear: create buzz with a daring design while leaving just enough mystery to fuel speculation. If the X70 Air – or its Edge 70 sibling – lands before year’s end, Motorola could find itself in the middle of a three-way battle with Samsung and Apple over who truly masters the art of thinness without sacrificing usability. Until official specs arrive, we’re left with anticipation and a fair share of skepticism about just how practical a phone this slim will be.