A leak regarding the Motorola Edge 70 reveals a device that features an entirely gold and glittery design.

      Motorola's upcoming Edge smartphone may flaunt a luxurious champagne finish.

      A recent leak from Digital Citizen suggests that the new Motorola Edge 2026 will feature a warm champagne gold color. The leaked images depict a rear panel with a finely woven texture, providing a silky, brushed appearance.

      Gold, texture, and a distinctive flair

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      In recent years, Motorola has embraced designs with textured backs, and the Edge 2026 follows this trend. Its overall design appears more fashion-forward compared to the typical Android phone. The brand has continued its collaboration with Pantone, with some special edition variants even incorporating Swarovski crystals for an added touch of luxury.

      It's worth noting that Motorola has already launched the Edge 70 globally as a super-slim mid-range device. However, the forthcoming Edge 2026 seems more aligned in appearance and size with the flagship Motorola Signature, which was also released with a similar color and finish.

      What more do we know?

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      The leaked design features a prominent square camera module located in the top-left corner, potentially housing a triple-camera setup on a raised metallic platform. Specific camera specifications remain unconfirmed, making this visual detail speculative. The size and arrangement suggest that Motorola may be aiming for a higher-end option rather than just a basic midrange setup, but information regarding sensor size, telephoto capabilities, and stabilization is still unknown.

      On the front, the device showcases a flat display with minimal bezels and a centrally positioned punch-hole selfie camera. The Edge line has traditionally explored curved displays, but this model seems to be transitioning to flat screens, which are often easier for typing, gaming, using screen protectors, and minimizing accidental touches.

      Vikhyaat Vivek is a tech journalist and reviewer with seven years of experience focusing on consumer hardware.

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