The Moto X70 Air Pro Hits the Certification Stage

Is the dream of a “thin flagship” finally becoming a reality? For a while, the tech world was convinced that going slim meant losing out on power. You either got a razor-thin phone with a tiny battery, or a brick with all the bells and whistles. But the latest leaks surrounding the Moto X70 Air Pro suggest Motorola is ready to break that cycle

Key points

3C certification confirms the Moto X70 Air Pro supports 90W wired fast charging.

The device carries the model number XT2601-3 and is aimed at the premium market.

Conflicting leaks suggest either a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 or 7+ Gen 5 chipset.

It features 16GB of RAM and ships with the yet-to-be-released Android 16.

The design includes a 6.7-inch 1.5K OLED display and unique “Martini Olive” colors.

The device just surfaced on China’s 3C (Compulsory Certification) database, carrying the model number XT2601-3. While these filings are usually dry, this one dropped a bombshell: the phone supports 90W wired fast charging.

For context, that’s not just “fast” for a slim phone—it’s fast for any phone. Most ultra-thin devices, like the rumored iPhone 17 Air, are expected to cap out at much lower speeds to prevent the battery from overheating in such a cramped space. Motorola seems to have cracked the code.

The Mystery Under the Hood: Snapdragon 8 or 7?

There is still a bit of a tug-of-war happening in the leak community regarding the processor. On one hand, we have Geekbench sightings that point toward the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5—a absolute monster of a chip. On the other, some listings show the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 5.

Why the discrepancy? It’s possible Motorola is testing two variants, or perhaps the “Air Pro” is pushing a mid-range chip to its absolute limits with 16GB of RAM. Either way, with Android 16 pre-installed, the software experience should be buttery smooth.

Design: Thin is Still In

Motorola isn’t just focusing on the internals. The X70 Air Pro is rumored to be a visual treat, featuring a 6.7-inch flat 1.5K OLED panel. Unlike the curved screens of the past, this flat display caters to the “pro” crowd who hate accidental touches. Toss in some sophisticated colors like Martini Olive and Carbon, and you’ve got a device that looks as expensive as it performs.