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Motorola launches edge 70 fusion with 50MP Sony camera
New mid-premium smartphone brings 144Hz display, 7000mAh battery and motoAI from 12 March 2026.
MUMBAI: Motorola just fused flagship flair with mid-range magic because when your phone packs a 7000mAh battery and a world-first Sony sensor, even the competition starts feeling a little flat. Motorola has launched the edge 70 fusion in India, introducing the world’s first 50MP Sony LYT-710 camera with motoAI to the mid-premium segment. The device also features India’s only 144Hz 1.5K True Colour quad-curved Pantone-validated display, a massive 7000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 68W TurboPower charging, and the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 platform.
The camera system includes OIS, an f/1.8 aperture, Pantone Validated Colours and SkinTone Validation, plus 4K video recording with HDR across all lenses. Advanced motoAI features such as AI Photo Enhancement, Adaptive Stabilization and Auto Night Vision deliver pro-grade results. A 13MP ultra-wide + macro lens and 32MP front camera complete the setup.
Design highlights include an all-new slim 7.99mm profile weighing just 193g, with luxurious fabric-inspired finishes in three Pantone-curated colours, Blue Surf, Country Air and Silhouette. The 6.78-inch Super HD+ Extreme AMOLED panel offers 5200 nits peak brightness, 100 per cent DCI-P3 gamut and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.
Powered by moto ai 2.0, the phone includes Next Move suggestions, AI Image Studio, Catch Me Up 2.0, Pay Attention live transcription and Perplexity integration. It runs Android 16 with three OS upgrades and five years of security updates, plus IP68 + IP69 and MIL-STD-810H durability.
Motorola India managing director T.M. Narasimhan said, “With the motorola edge 70 fusion, we have focused on delivering exceptional camera performance, design excellence, intelligent experiences, and dependable power in an ultra-refined form factor.”
The edge 70 fusion comes in three variants, 8GB + 128GB (Rs 26,999), 8GB + 256GB (Rs 29,999) and 12GB + 256GB (Rs 32,999). An early bird sale for limited stock runs on Flipkart on 6 March from 12pm–4pm, with full availability from 12 March on Flipkart, Motorola.in and retail stores.
Effective pricing after offers, Rs 24,999 (8/128GB), Rs 27,999 (8/256GB) and Rs 30,999 (12/256GB), including Rs 2,000 instant discount on HDFC/Axis cards, Rs 2,000 exchange bonus and no-cost EMI options. Buyers also get 18 months of free Google Gemini Pro (worth Rs 35,100).
In a segment where phones often promise the moon but deliver average nights, the edge 70 fusion stands out by actually delivering both clear shots after dark and power that lasts long after the party ends.
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65 per cent women start credit early, 76 per cent show confidence: mPokket survey
mPokket survey highlights rising financial independence and purposeful borrowing
NEW DELHI: A quiet financial shift is underway across India, and women are at the centre of it. A new survey by mPokket suggests that young Indian women are entering the credit system earlier, with greater confidence and a sharper sense of purpose than ever before.
Based on responses from 10,000 women across the country, the study finds that more than 65 per cent took their first loan before turning 30. Far from hesitation, confidence appears to be the norm, with nearly 76 per cent saying they felt assured when taking that first step into formal borrowing.
The findings point to more than just access. They reflect a broader shift in financial independence. Nearly 79 per cent of respondents believe women today are more financially empowered than the previous generation, a view supported by rising workforce participation and easier access to digital finance tools.
What stands out is the diversity of borrowers. While 48.6 per cent of respondents are salaried, close to 40 per cent are self-employed, running small businesses or working independently. This signals that credit is no longer limited to traditional employment structures but is reaching India’s expanding micro-economy, including gig workers and entrepreneurs.
The intent behind borrowing also tells a story. For 41.6 per cent, loans are a safety net for emergencies. Another 20.8 per cent use credit to support their families, while 15.7 per cent borrow for education or skill development. In short, borrowing is less about impulse and more about planning.
Financial discipline is keeping pace. Around 40 per cent of respondents report saving monthly, 28.4 per cent use autopay to manage EMIs, and over a quarter maintain a monthly budget. For many, financial health is defined not by wealth, but by reliability, with 45.7 per cent ranking timely EMI payments as their top priority.
The survey largely captures women under the age of 29, a group entering formal credit systems for the first time. Their habits, the report suggests, could shape how India approaches borrowing in the years ahead.
Commenting on the findings, mPokket CEO and founder Gaurav Jalan said the shift is structural rather than temporary. “It is not just about borrowing, it is about agency. Women are confident, they borrow with clear purpose, and they follow through. The responsibility for platforms like ours is to build products that are accessible, transparent, and designed for such a cohort.”
As India’s credit culture evolves, this new generation of women borrowers appears to be rewriting the rules, proving that financial confidence and responsibility can go hand in hand.
