Motorola has started teasing its upcoming Moto X70 Air Pro , an advanced variant of the X70 Air . The tech giant has confirmed that the phone will feature a periscope telephoto lens for optical zoom. The gadget will also introduce new AI imaging technology, a triple rear camera array, and faster wired charging. It may launch globally as the Motorola Edge 70 Pro.

Moto X70 Air Pro teaser confirms periscope telephoto and other features

The latest teaser of the Moto X70 Air Pro , posted on Motorola’s official Weibo account, confirms that the device will carry a periscope telephoto lens as part of a three-sensor rear module. The company also highlights the new AI-powered imaging system of the device. The new AI imaging will enhance zoom, subject detection, and low-light performance of the cameras.

The Pro model will likely target users who want powerful cameras and a slim form factor. The X70 Air, for reference, has a basic dual rear camera setup. Further, the regulatory and certification records indicate that the Moto X70 Air Pro will support up to 90W fast wired charging. As for the chipset, there is some confusion, as the early benchmark listing hints at the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 5 option, while TENAA hints at the high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

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The device will launch globally under a different moniker

The Moto X70 Air was launched globally as the Moto Edge 70. This hints that the X70 Air Pro will likely launch globally as the Moto Edge 70 Pro. However, there’s no information on the global launch yet. The device will first launch in mainland China in the coming weeks.

The Moto X70 Air Pro is expected to carry the slim design profile of the X70 Air family while adding the new camera hardware. Moreover, the TENAA listing hints that the gadget will pack a 1.5K resolution OLED panel. Apart from this, there is no information about the device’s hardware, launch date, or pricing. The phone is expected to be priced competitively, just like the base model.