Top Smartphone Deals: Motorola Edge 70 Hits Half-Off and More

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your phone without emptying your savings, this week is serving up some serious tempation. The headliner? The Motorola Edge 70 has finally hit the 50% off mark, bringing the beefy 12/512GB model down to just €400.

This phone is a dream for anyone who hates bulky devices. At just 6mm thick and weighing a mere 159g, it’s remarkably pocketable. Despite that slim profile, you’re still getting a gorgeous 6.7-inch 1220p+ OLED display with a buttery smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Of course, there’s a trade-off for that thinness: the 4,800mAh battery is decent but not a marathon runner. Luckily, 68W fast charging gets you back to 85% in about half an hour, and there’s 15W wireless charging for extra convenience.

The Old vs. New Dilemma: Motorola Edge 60

If you want to save even more, the older Motorola Edge 60 is sitting at €80 cheaper for the same storage configuration. But before you jump on it, keep a few things in mind:

• Build: It’s thicker (7.9mm) and heavier (179g) than the Edge 70.
• Performance: The Edge 70’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is a noticeable step up from the Edge 60’s Dimensity 7300, especially for gaming.
• Camera: Interestingly, the older model actually keeps a 3x telephoto lens, which the newer Edge 70 skipped in favor of a dual 50MP setup.
• Extras: You get a microSD slot on the Edge 60, but you lose the wireless charging found on the 70.

The Vivo V and X Series: From Mid-Range to Flagship

Over in the Vivo camp, the V70 is a fantastic mid-ranger, but deals are scarce right now. That makes the Vivo V50 from last year a compelling alternative. It sports a massive 6.77-inch display and a heavy-duty 6,000mAh battery that easily outlasts its successor. However, if you can stretch your budget, the Vivo X300 Pro is where the real magic happens.

The X300 Pro is a photography beast, featuring a 200MP periscope lens that puts most other cameras to shame. If you prefer something more compact, the standard Vivo X300 offers a 6.3-inch screen and actually managed better battery life than the Pro in our testing, thanks to its more efficient footprint.

Google Pixel 10 Pro: Great Cameras, Slow Charging

The Google Pixel 10 Pro remains the go-to for many because of its stellar image processing and built-in magnets for accessories. The 6.3-inch LTPO display is top-tier, but it’s still held back by the Tensor G5 chip, which struggles to keep pace with Snapdragon or Dimensity flagships. Plus, at 30W wired charging, it feels a bit sluggish compared to the 100W speeds we’re seeing from competitors.

Budget Powerhouses: Poco M8 Series

Looking for maximum value? The Poco M8 and M8 Pro are the current heavy hitters in the budget category. The Poco M8 Pro is the clear winner here, boasting a massive 6,500mAh battery and 100W charging that makes the more expensive Pixels look ancient. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, making it a reliable daily driver for most users.

One More Thing: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII

For the Sony enthusiasts, the Xperia 1 VIII is now up for pre-order. Sony is sweetening the deal by throwing in a free pair of WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones. It’s a premium price tag for a premium experience, but you’ll have to be patient—shipping doesn’t start until mid-June.

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