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Motorola Edge 70 vs Nothing Phone (4a)
Product A: Motorola
99 of 162 known
Change Motorola Edge 70
Product B: Nothing
104 of 162 known
Change Nothing Phone (4a)
89 of 154 fields differ
- 59 different values
- 30 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 43 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Geekbench multi-coreA: 3,996pointsB: 3,393pointsMotorola is 603 points higher.
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
XT2601-2, PBA50000GB, PBA50022GB, PBA50034GB, PBA50052GB1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m9Read 5 October 20263EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2464250_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Edge 70 XT2601-2, registration 2464250. Maker original UK SKU identities are separately mapped.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Predecessor
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Nothing Phone (3a)10Reviewengadget.com/mobile/smartphones/nothings-phone-4a-pro-picks-up-flagship-features-and-an-even-brighter-display-for-499-111500926.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget says the Phone 4a Pro and Phone 4a are the sequels to the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro.11Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_4a-review-2948.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Phone (4a) to its predecessor and names the Phone (3a) chipset as the one it replaces.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
PANTONE Gadget Grey, PANTONE Lily Pad, PANTONE Bronze Green, PANTONE Cloud Dancer1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m9Read 5 October 2026
White, Black, Blue, Pink1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
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Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m9Read 5 October 2026
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026ROW two physical nano-SIMs and maker explicitly says no eSIM. Japan-only eSIM hardware excluded.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
445.8ppi
439.9ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
30Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker adaptive-display marketing paragraph explicitly says dynamic 30 Hz to 120 Hz, matching exact review. No LTPO inference.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display explicitly dynamic 30 to 120 Hz. Does not establish LTPO.
Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
4,500nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Display table 4500 nits peak. Maker release explicitly identifies HDR, window size and duration unstated.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Maker Display paragraph expressly identifies 4500 nits HDR peak.
Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 41Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m9Read 5 October 2026
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 41Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AMotorola Edge 70
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.8 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.4 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A520 | 1.8 |
BNothing Phone (4a)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.7 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.4 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A520 | 1.8 |
Max CPU clock
2.8GHz
2.7GHz
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 7224Reviewnotebookcheck.net/How-much-smartphone-is-left-when-thinness-rules-the-Motorola-Edge-70.1183632.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Qualcomm Adreno 8101Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Memory card
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Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AMotorola Edge 70
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | 1/1.56" | 1 | PDAF | Yes | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 50 | 2 | 1/2.76" | 0.64 | PDAF | Not available | 120° |
Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m9Read 5 October 2026Only two physical rear imaging cameras. Dedicated 3-in-1 light sensor and flash do not add photographic lenses. Maker explicitly proves main OIS, ultrawide 120-degree view and apertures. Exact review phase-shift AF supports PDAF for both. Effective Ultra/Quad Pixel pitches 2.0 and 1.28 micrometres are binned, not physical pitch. Unqualified 12 mm focal length is not established as 35 mm equivalent and is omitted.4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/How-much-smartphone-is-left-when-thinness-rules-the-Motorola-Edge-70.1183632.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Primary Camera header explicitly identifies phase-shift AF for main and ultrawide. Maker generic all-pixel/auto focus is not itself guessed into PDAF.10Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_edge_70-review-2899.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact European Edge 70 review main optical format 1/1.56 inch with 1.0 micrometre native pitch. Ultrawide optical format 1/2.76 inch with 0.64 micrometre pitch. Maker effective Quad Pixel 2.0/1.28 pitches remain excluded as binned. Unqualified 24/12 mm focal labels are not converted to 35 mm equivalents.
BNothing Phone (4a)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.88 | 24 | 1/1.57" | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Not available | Samsung GN9 |
| Periscope telephoto | 50 | 2.88 | 80 | 1/2.75" | PDAF | Yes | 3.5× | Not available | Samsung JN5 |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | 15 | 1/4" | Not available | Not available | Not available | 120° | Sony IMX355 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact physical camera table. Main and periscope PDAF/OIS explicitly stated. Physical 3.5x periscope only, 7x sensor crop is not another lens. Review supplies 8 MP ultrawide, equivalent focal lengths and sensor identifiers.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Primary Camera header gives sensor identifiers and 24/80/15 mm equivalent lens lengths. Maker f/1.88 and f/2.88 precision retained.
Number of rear cameras
2
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
3.5×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Camera features
Macro, Night Vision, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Panorama, HDR, Super Zoom1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m9Read 5 October 2026Retained named functions are explicitly listed in Rear Camera Software. Portrait 24/35/50 mm software crops do not create physical lenses. Google Photos post-capture editing is not assigned as camera capture functionality.
Ultra XDR, Ultra XDR motion photo, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Macro capability (built into the default mode), Night Mode1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026TrueLens Engine 4 list. Macro capability is software and does not add a physical lens.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AMotorola Edge 70
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
BNothing Phone (4a)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
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Maximum slow-motion capture rate
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Front camera
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Front cameras
AMotorola Edge 70
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Pixel size (µm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 2 | 0.64 |
Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m9Read 5 October 2026Exact maker publishes 50 MP f/2.0. Effective 1.28-micrometre Quad Pixel pitch is not physical pitch. Generic Auto Focus Tracking does not establish a typed autofocus system.10Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_edge_70-review-2899.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact review front camera summary gives 0.64 micrometre pixel pitch. Manufacturer effective 1.28 micrometre Quad Pixel pitch is not substituted. Unproved front optical format and autofocus subtype remain unknown.
BNothing Phone (4a)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2.2 | 22 | 1/3.44" | 89° | Samsung KD1 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker 32 MP f/2.2 and 1/3.44-inch-format optics retained over review 1/3.42 format. No AF subtype or physical focal length is inferred.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Secondary Camera header identifies Samsung KD1 and 22 mm equivalent focal length. Maker 1/3.44 format retained over review 1/3.42.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AMotorola Edge 70
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | Not available |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
BNothing Phone (4a)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
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| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Front autofocus
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
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Audio features
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Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900, CDMA BC01Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m9Read 5 October 2026Selected maker GSM bands 2/3/5/8 are normalized to PCS 1900, DCS 1800, GSM 850 and GSM 900. Its additional explicit CDMA BC0 is retained as published hardware support, not local carrier availability.
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B48, B661Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m9Read 5 October 2026
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact ROW maker LTE IDs. n25/B25 from Pro is not copied into this base model.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n781Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m9Read 5 October 2026
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact ROW maker NR IDs include n40 and n71. Not a worldwide union or copied Pro table.
5G modes
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
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NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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IR blaster
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FM radio
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Optical, under-display1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Face unlock
Not available
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/How-much-smartphone-is-left-when-thinness-rules-the-Motorola-Edge-70.1183632.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 12 GB/512 GB Edge 70 header directly lists brightness sensor, acceleration, gyroscope, proximity and compass. No unlisted sensor count or satellite frequency is inferred.
Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Front ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Extra buttons
Haptic motor
Not available
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
4,655mAh1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m9Read 5 October 20263EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2464250_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 10 rated 4655 mAh. Typical capacity is separately stated by maker.
Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
AMotorola Edge 70
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 50 |
| Video playback | 29 |
| Audio playback | 66 |
BNothing Phone (4a)
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 17 |
| Talk time | 47 |
| Audio playback | 26 |
| Video streaming | 21 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Play all day paragraph, alongside the global 5080 mAh claim. Voice calls, listening to music and YouTube are separate maker laboratory runtimes. Network, brightness, audio route and firmware are unstated. Instagram scrolling is omitted because its app-specific use does not fit a distinct schema use case.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Maker up to 17 h mixed music/video/gaming/messages claim with global 5080 mAh battery. No network, brightness or test sequence specified.
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
Wired charging standards
USB PPS, USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, UFCS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
PWM dimming (measured)
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box
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In the box
Motorola Edge 70, USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable, Guides, SIM tool, Magnetic protective case, Fragranced Signature packaging1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m9Read 5 October 2026Exact current UK list contains handset, c-c cable, guides, SIM tool, magnetic protective case and packaging fragrance. The fragrance describes packaging, not a perfume bottle. Gift Moto Tag order promotions are not added to handset contents.
Nothing Phone (4a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), 1 meter, Phone (4a) screen protector (pre-applied), Phone (4a) case, SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker UK box list. Protective case is corroborated by exact EU fiche Yes, unlike Pro. Mains adapter absent in manual.
Links
Not compared
Product page
www.motorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m91Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-edge/motorola-edge-70/pmipmjc43m9Read 5 October 2026Exact UK maker grouped specifications and original per-SKU objects identify physical 12 GB/512 GB phones. Generic support, China 256 GB and sibling Edge 70 Fusion hardware are not merged.
Spec sheet
Manual
help.motorola.com/hc/7170/16/pdf/help-motorola-edge-70-16-global-en-us.pdf2Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/7170/16/pdf/help-motorola-edge-70-16-global-en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 388-page Android 16 Edge 70 guide. Generic feature and model-dependent SIM chapters are not unconditional hardware proof.
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdf6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker global English 15-page guide opened. Maximum wired charging omitted because manual page 3 says 33 W versus current maker 50 W. Regulatory charger 50 W is not handset input maximum. Unidentified review charger also prevents storing measured 65-minute full charge.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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