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Motorola Edge 70 vs POCO M8 5G
Product A: Motorola
99 of 162 known
Product B: POCO
118 of 162 known
102 of 154 fields differ
- 61 different values
- 41 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 30 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 68WB: 45WMotorola is 23 W higher.
- Peak brightnessA: 4,500nitsB: 3,200nitsMotorola is 1,300 nits higher.
- Geekbench multi-coreA: 3,996pointsB: 2,957pointsMotorola is 1,039 points higher.
- Geekbench single-coreA: 1,293pointsB: 1,019pointsMotorola is 274 points higher.
- Rated battery capacityA: 4,655mAhB: 5,370mAhPOCO is 715 mAh higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AMotorola: 74 × 159 mm
- BPOCO: 75.4 × 164 mm
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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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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€269.99Maker product pagemi.com/nl/support/terms/poco-m8-series-launchRead 7 October 2026Original Netherlands January 8-14, 2026 launch table: POCO M8 5G 8+256 RRP EUR 269.90, separate early-bird EUR 229.90. Standard base physical 8 GB/256 GB configuration. Netherlands consumer price including VAT, corroborated by maker sales terms section 3.1. No conversion from USD or later discount.10Maker product pagemi.com/nl/support/terms/terms-of-useRead 7 October 2026Section 3.1 says website sale prices include applicable taxes and VAT. Applied to the original NL M8 launch RRP, not a current price.
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
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Security updates until
Body
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Height
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
Not available
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Not available
Water resistance time
Not available
SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact physical dual nano-SIM slots, second position shared with microSD. Absence of eSIM is separately explicit in exact-model FAQ.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Network questions explicitly deny eSIM. Physical dual nano-SIM configuration comes from exact UK specification.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
445.8ppi
387.7ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Touch sampling rate
Instant touch sampling
Not available
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Not available
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Not available
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Minimum brightness
Not available
Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
HDR playback formats
Not available
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
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)
Not available
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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 6 Gen 31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 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 |
BPOCO M8 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A78 | 2.4 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A55 | 1.8 |
Max CPU clock
2.8GHz
2.4GHz
GPU
NPU performance
Not available
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Memory
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RAM
8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Exact M8 5G 8 GB + 256 GB purchase pairing. Physical RAM only.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Exact UK actual-purchase promotion row lists this model 8 GB + 256 GB, starting January 15, 2026.
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB. Actual default RAM/storage purchase pairing is independently sourced.3Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Same actual purchase configuration.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Same exact UK sold pairing.
Storage type
Memory card
microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
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.
BPOCO M8 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | 1/2.88 inch | Not available | 72° | OmniVision OV50D40-GA5A-002A (Light Fusion 400) |
| Depth | 2 | 2.4 | 1/5.1 inch | Fixed | 82° | OmniVision OV02F1B-A2A5-001A |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Two physical rear cameras. Main native pitch and OIS are not established by this specification. Advertised 1.22 µm 4-in-1 super pixel is binned, so native pixel pitch is omitted.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q2 names depth sensor OV02F1B-A2A5-001A. Q5/Q7/Q9/Q12 provide depth 1/5.1 inch, f/2.4, 82 degrees and FF. Q9 states main 72 degrees. Generic main AF does not identify a supported autofocus enum. The 0.612 micrometre rear pitch answer does not identify which rear sensor, so it is omitted. Main Light Fusion 400 marketing name is preserved. No OIS inference. Independent maker Camera Q2 also explicitly names main OV50D40-GA5A-002A, stored alongside maker marketing name Light Fusion 400. No main/depth ambiguous pixel pitch inferred.
Number of rear cameras
2
2
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Single LED, single colour temperature5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q18 explicitly names a single LED and single colour temperature.
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.
Portrait mode, Panorama mode, Pro mode, Time-lapse, Documents mode, Slow motion, Portrait blur, Video filters, Video beautify, Dynamic shot, Timer, Straighten, Timed burst, Face detection, HDR, Watermark, Audio shutter5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Functions Q3 literal rear list. HDR here is photo HDR, not HDR display or video capture.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AMotorola Edge 70
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
BPOCO M8 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
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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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.
BPOCO M8 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 20 | 2.2 | 1/4 inch | 0.702 | Fixed |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q24 explicitly states front 0.702 micrometre pitch, and Q25 FF. The front supplier and sensor-model answers conflict internally, so no sensor name is added.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AMotorola Edge 70
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | Not available |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
BPOCO M8 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Front autofocus
Not available
No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Not available
Audio features
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
Microphones
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.
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 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, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B66, B71, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
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, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK NR n-prefixed bands. SA/NSA union only where listed for this exact device, not a sibling or regional union.
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
Not available
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth Q4-Q9 explicitly support these six audio codecs. Q10-Q14 expressly deny LHDC 1-5, despite the Notebookcheck generic table listing them. Maker phone protocol answers take precedence. No LC3, ASHA or LE Audio is inferred.
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Positioning
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C), Galileo (E1)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
2D5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q1 expressly supports AI face unlock. Notebookcheck separately describes ordinary 2D Face Unlock, not depth-based authentication.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input section explicitly identifies 2D Face Unlock for the exact M8 hardware. No depth authentication is inferred.
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.
Virtual proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact own manufacturer sensor list. Infrared transmitter is separately represented by infrared_blaster, not counted as a sensor.
Extra buttons
Not available
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)
Rated battery energy
Not available
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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 |
BPOCO M8 5G
Not availableMaximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, USB PPS5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact Charging phone protocol questions establish each phone standard. Separate standard-charger output/protocol answers are not used.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Not available
Wireless standards
Not available
Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
Not available
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Reverse wired
Not available
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
Not available
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
AnTuTu
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
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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 (EU)
Not available
SAR body (EU)
Not available
Hearing aid compatibility
Not available
Not available
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.
POCO M8 5G, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
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.
gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdf2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer Safety Information document linked from the maker SG user-guide index. English sections personally read.
EPREL registration number
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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