Prepare yourselves, Motorola fans! A new powerhouse is coming, and it's packing some serious heat. Leaks suggest Motorola is gearing up to launch a phone with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, potentially blowing the competition out of the water.
Qualcomm has been busy. Back in September, they unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 – a true flagship chip. Then, just days ago, they followed it up with a standard, but still incredibly powerful, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. The OnePlus 15R is slated to be the first globally available phone sporting this new chip on December 17th. Qualcomm themselves have hinted that Motorola would soon unveil a phone with the chip but Motorola has remained silent... until now, potentially.
Enter the 'Urus'. According to the ever-reliable Evan Blass, this is the codename for an upcoming Motorola smartphone. This isn't just any phone; it's rumored to be a 'non-foldable flagship' powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. And this is the part most people miss... Blass suggests it might be marketed as the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra. But here's where it gets controversial... what about those who hoped for the Elite version of the chip?
If you're holding out hope for a Motorola phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, don't despair just yet. There's speculation that the upcoming Razr 70 Ultra could be the device to watch. Could Motorola be planning a double whammy of flagship releases? Only time will tell.
Let's take a step back and put this in context. The current Motorola Edge 70 series only includes the standard Edge 70 model, which was unveiled just last month. Its spec sheet includes a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, a 6.7-inch 120Hz display with a resolution of 1,220p, and a 4,800 mAh battery. It also boasts a triple camera setup, featuring three 50MP lenses – one on the front and two on the rear. It's a solid mid-range phone, but the 'Urus' promises to be a significant leap forward.
To get a better feel for what Motorola is currently offering, you can check out reviews of the existing Motorola Edge 70. They offer a good insight into Motorola's design language and software experience.
So, what are your thoughts? Is Motorola making the right move by potentially launching with the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 first? Do you think the Razr 70 Ultra will indeed feature the Elite version? And perhaps the most important question: Does the choice of processor impact your purchasing decisions? Share your opinions in the comments below!
