The 7,000mAh unit is also 193g over the 5,200mAh's 177g. Apart from that, it looks like both are the same except for one further aspect, the 7,000mAh unit getting the SnapDragon 7s Gen 3 for UK/EU and the global one, 7s Gen 4. And the 5,200mAh version, 7s Gen 3 across the board. All very confusing, especially as the thickness of the unit makes it physically different. I wonder why they didn't just call the bigger one 'Power' or something to differentiate. I suppose that would make for a long and unwieldy Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Power or the like!
Just to confuse everyone even more, there's also a Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Plus! This shares a very similar design footprint but there are a few changes internally. The Plus acts less like a simple size bump and more like a targeted upgrade for performance and photography. Processing power (though some regions get the SD 7s Gen 4 in the Fusion anyway, as per the above), camera capabilities and battery configurations. The Plus does get 12GB RAM across all models, rather than the 8GB on some Fusion variants, the Fusion has a dual-lens setup in the cameras (which we'll come to later), while the Plus gets triple. It gets the same 50MP main sensor but steps up to a 50MP ultrawide lens and adds a dedicated 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The Selfie also gets bumped to a 50MP sensor capable of 4K video capture. The Edge 70 Fusion Plus doesn't get the 7,000mAh battery though, rather that 5,200mAh one keeping it slim and light (like the Edge 70 and 5,200mAh Fusion). Confused? You're not alone. The Plus model only seems to be available in select markets anyway, but for me - I'd rather forget the Plus and get the big battery!
Anyway, yes, the Fusion that MotoUK PR have sent over for review is the 7,000mAh version, thankfully, as this is clearly the USP and what makes it stand out from the mid-tier range of devices - from Moto and many others. We are, more so than ever before, getting more and more features in the mid-range as OEMs squeeze in as much as they can to compete. None of the others are quite like a Moto though - you might have noticed what a MOTOvator and fan I am!
So, that out of the way, the AoD app uninstalled, otherwise exactly the same experiment, setup and criteria - and yes, what a difference! It sat there just the same and the 100% charged battery slowly, very slowly, went down as follows. Each data point is exactly 24 hours after the previous. Day 0 (100%), Day 1 (95%) Day 2 (88%), Day 3 (80%), Day 4 (72%), Day 5 (65%), Day 6 (57%), Day 7 (52%), Day 8 (42%), Day 9 (30%), Day 10 (22%), Day 11 (15%) and finally Day 12 (4%). So on that test, a staggering 12 days of power. However, sitting on a desk not being used, is hardly a real-world experience, so next up is just that, putting it to use with the screen on in the usual kind of pattern, as people would be using it. It was useful, however, to establish a kind of standby time and a line in the sand.
Under normal, moderate daily usage for me (web browsing, streaming, handling notifications, and communication without heavy 3D gaming), three full days is doable. If you use Moto's built-in auto battery management, you can stretch that to four. Even if you hammer it, it's pretty hard to not get through even the longest of a single day. Remember that there's a pretty efficient chipset in the phone and Moto have clearly made sure that this battery is going to be a peach. As above, introduce a 3rd party AoD and it clearly canes it by more than half. Which then begs the question of Moto, given that this phone has an LTPO OLED panel, why on earth they have chosen to exclude a built-in, OEM-optimised and efficient (as we know they are, generally, over 3rd party apps) Always on Display?! It defies logic and I can only conclude that it's a marketing decision in order to make more expensive phones have more features. It's perfectly capable of having this - and, though not a software engineer, I'd be willing to bet that it could even now be added in, if they wanted, in an update. Even the marketing and pricing argument doesn't add up when the Edge 60 Neo, cheaper and with a smaller battery, has an AoD which works perfectly. Even if they think most won't use it, why not just have it as an option, I wonder. Very disappointing.
The same is true of the lack of wireless charging really, though to be fair, this addition, for (no doubt) the price of a dollar or two in parts, is a hardware one. Again, I quote the Edge 60 Neo example of all this having been done right. Still, what do I know?! Fortunately, there's an awful lot more here with the Fusion that, for most folk, will more than make up for these shortcomings. Particularly that fabulous battery! And I do get the argument that with a battery that big, who needs Qi Charging anyway as it won't need charging that often! We all have our foibles! Through all this, if you read my stuff, you'll know that I love Motorola stuff. I'm a huge fan. And these things will be trivial to many! It should be noted that, again, like the Edge 60 Neo, the phone supports 68W wired charging, so armed with an appropriate brick you can get up and running swiftly enough.
So, away from my petty gripes - here's what's in the box. It looks like a UK retail version that has been sent, so this should be the experience buyers will get. The same style hard plastic case (though without the Qi2 magnet ring on the back) that was supplied with the Signature and Edge 70 is here, which is nicely-shaped for good access to everything with proper cut-outs rather than soft plastic covering buttons. I approve. Of course, because of that, it can't be a soft TPU, which has other benefits - the primary one being grippiness. The hard plastic here, like for the other two phones I mentioned, is really slippery. Pros and cons I guess. There's a USB-C to USB-C cable, SIM pokey-tool and papers. That's it - no charger. But we're getting used to that now. At least in Europe.
As usual with Moto, the 6.78", 1272 x 2772, 19.5:9 OLED panel with 450ppi on the front, which is Gorilla Glass 7i certified, is lovely. Bright (5,200 nits peak), colourful and vibrant. And I love this subtle quad-curve thing that the Edge phones generally get. No ludicrous waterfall edges - just classy-looking 'last minute' turns in the glass to assist hugely with on-screen swipes. I have not had any accidental touches in my review period, but I guess that there is a risk of damage on the edges more so than a flat screen and TPU lifting up and over the edges. But then you lose the premium look/feel of the quad-curve. I'll take the risk, every time as it's gorgeous! The refresh rate of the screen goes up to 144Hz in auto, with some applications designed for it. The 'routine' max is 120. There's an auto option and forced 60Hz for those who want it and (for some reason) feel the need to save battery!
The level of bloatware on setup is not too bad and seems to follow the now-usual pattern with Moto phones. All uninstallable but some hook into MotoAI or baked-in services these days so it might be best to leave Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot and Amazon Music (if you're going to make use of them inside Moto's system) but Adobe Scan AI PDF Scanner OCR, Opera Browser with VPN, Booking and LinkedIn are just add-ons which you're not allowed to set up the phone without installing. Hoops to jump through so that, presumably, the server sees it being installed and they get their claw-back of cash from whatever firm it is. Welcome to the modern world, I guess. Still - I've seen an awful lot worse from other OEMs, plenty not uninstallable (so disable and force-stop instead, forever in ROM).
However, they do, again, especially after system updates, drop a ton of nags for childish games for downloading and installing. Very annoying, but for those of us who know, you need to disable background bloatware and promotional app managers by force-stopping the Moto App Manager responsible for pushing all that sponsored software and promotional games, then delete any unwanted games that have made it through. And after updates, again, they're smartly re-enabling all this so you have to do it again. Very annoying Moto. Stop it and make your phone £50 more! Having said that, maybe some people like it and want it. Each to their own.
The stereo speakers are surprisingly good. They're not that far away from the powerhouse Signature's with nicely balanced tone, a little bass in the mix and more than decent volume. No need for the Wavelet app here - in fact, barely any need to set the Dolby Atmos to anything but 'flat' in terms of EQ either. There's no top-edge 'left' firing speaker, rather the earpiece doubling up, but even so, it does a good job with the stereo and provides a decent enough soundstage up to 18" from the face in landscape while enjoying media. There's Bluetooth audio of course, but no 3.5mm audio jack. The Bluetooth is v6.0 and sounds great. You can also plug ear/headphones into the USB-C port of course and that, too, in my tests sounds great too. Enough to burst the eardrums!
Much like the Edge 60 Neo and Edge 70, there's no physical MotoAI button on the left side of the phone, presumably to save some pennies. This doesn't mean that it's not packed with all the MotoAI tools, as it is! It just means that you have to get to them via the menus/app (or assign the power button or double-tap-the-back [Quick Launch] to invoke them). I don't really think this is much of a miss and, at this stage anyway, I think Moto's AI stuff is still in early days and most users will still be using Google's options. I certainly can't remember the last time I used them for anything beyond testing/reviews. But MotoAI has made a decent enough start and they're clearly trying hard, baking in tools from, as I said above, Perplexity, Microsoft, Amazon Music and more. So we'll certainly keep any eye on progress. For a full rundown of what MotoAI brings, do head for my full overview.
The phone arrived in March 2026 with Android 16 baked in and a promise that it will get Android 19 eventually. There's 5 years of Google Patching Security Updates, so to March 2031 as defined by the United Kingdom’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 - so your region may vary on that if not the EU (or under its influence). The phone as I type in June 2026 has the May 2026 Security Patches, so not far behind.
This unit has 256GB of storage and 8GB RAM but in some regions you can source a 128GB version and also a 256GB one with 12GB RAM, so check your specs locally. For my use these days, I find that 256GB is enough but, as always, it depends on how much data you want to carry with you, how much gaming you're getting stuck into and quantity of high resolution you're shooting and expecting to store. But choose well (if you can) as there's no microSD Card slot here. The 8GB RAM I don't see as a problem and it works just fine, wirelessly, with Moto's Smart Connect on my PC and other equipment for extension. Smart Connect really is impressive and, in my view, leads the 'desktop mode' field still. Yes, even over DeX as, apart from anything else, it has Windows PC software, unlike Samsung who stripped it out. Here's a link to my Summary of Smart Connect.
In terms of connectivity and security, the phone comes with an under display, optical fingerprint scanner which works just fine, supported by Moto's excellent face unlock engine. By the time you lift the phone (in good-enough light), the fingerprint scanner is rarely needed. WiFi is v6e, GPS efficient, NFC does the job and Bluetooth seems to keep up too. Decent connectivity all-round with good range, good lock and all very efficient.
All cameras are capped at 4K video shooting at 30fps. Daytime footage is sharp-enough and well-stabilised. Low-light video can suffer from wobbling and noise, however. There are extra creative modes like Horizon Lock and Dual Capture, though you can experience autofocus hunting in video mode sometimes. The Pantone thing does help to ensure colours appear balanced and true to real life, particularly on the phone’s display. The shutter generally performs well, but there is sometimes a slight post-processing lag after taking a shot, which can be annoying if you're in a hurry!
The phone is available, as I say, in the UK, for a very good price of £329 as I write, reduced from launch price of £379. It's available in Orient Blue, Sporting Green, Blue Surf, Country Air and Silhouette - depending on market and battery/thickness variant ordered. The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (7,000mAh version) is a veritable compromise - in the best way possible. By prioritising a huge battery, Moto has carved out a unique space in the crowded mid-range market. While I am still baffled by the lack of an Always-on Display and the inexplicable omission of wireless charging, the sheer longevity of this device is a game-changer for anyone tired of daily top-ups. Yes, the naming strategy and regional hardware variations are confusing, and the 'bloatware' nag-fest remains a frustration, but these are small prices to pay for a phone that can genuinely last three to four days on a single charge with moderate use. If you value endurance above all else and don't mind a slightly chunkier profile, the Edge 70 Fusion is a standout, reliable workhorse that, frankly, makes other mid-rangers feel incomplete. Recommended.
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