Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro: Complete Performance Review

When Apple unveiled the iPhone Air in 2025, industry experts predicted that 2026 would mark a pivotal shift toward slimmer, lighter smartphones. The Air model was expected to dominate the market. However, the iPhone Air encountered significant challenges, proving that pursuing extreme thinness can compromise user experience. Reports emerged that several major brands were reconsidering their Air-focused strategies, casting doubt on the direction of smartphone design in 2026. Lenovo has stepped up with an innovative answer. The Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro AI smartphone has arrived at our igeekphone review lab, and we’re excited to explore how it successfully combines the sleek, lightweight appeal of the Air series with the robust performance of a Pro-level device.

The Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro lives up to its Air designation. At just 6.99mm thick, this phone delivers an exceptional in-hand feel. The distinctive double-layer fabric texture not only looks sophisticated but provides excellent grip, ensuring the device stays secure during use. The brushed aviation-grade aluminum alloy frame adds to the premium aesthetic while keeping weight minimal, the entire phone weighs a mere 186 grams.

Don’t let the thin profile fool you. The Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro packs serious power with the fifth-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 processor, achieving an impressive AnTuTu benchmark score that exceeds 3 million points.

The rear camera module features a subtle protrusion housing a flagship 50MP AI imaging system with versatile capabilities:

Main Camera: Sony LYT-828 ultra-large sensor (1/1.28-inch) with a bright f/1.6 aperture and 3.5-degree OIS optical image stabilization
Periscope Telephoto: Sony LYT-600 sensor offering 3x optical zoom and up to 100x hybrid zoom, complete with OIS stabilization
Ultra-Wide Lens: Upgraded Samsung JNS sensor with an expansive 122° field of view and 2.5cm super macro capability
Front Camera: Sony LYT-500 ultra-clear portrait sensor with a wide f/1.9 aperture for stunning selfies

This comprehensive imaging setup ensures you’re ready for any photography scenario.

The device features a 6.78-inch curved screen with uniform bezels. It supports an adaptive 1-165Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and gaming. With a peak brightness of 6200 nits, outdoor visibility is exceptional. The display is Pantone certified and fully supports Dolby Vision for an immersive viewing experience.

Perhaps most impressive is how Lenovo achieved flagship battery capacity in such a slim form factor. The third-generation Starry Sea Blade Battery packs a substantial 5200mAh capacity into this ultra-thin chassis. Using advanced silicon anode technology, it achieves an energy density of 892Wh/L, proving that Air-level thinness doesn’t mean sacrificing battery life.

Charging options are equally impressive: 90W TurboPower fast charging for rapid top-ups, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging to power up your accessories.

Design

Our Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro comes in the stunning Wutong Gold version, which adds a subtle blue undertone to its gold finish. This creates a more stable and sophisticated appearance, truly a unique color choice that stands out from typical smartphone designs.

The square DECO in the camera area elegantly houses three 50-megapixel cameras along with a portrait flash. The three cameras include: a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-828 flagship main camera with a large sensor positioned in the upper left corner, featuring an F/1.6 aperture and 3.5-degree gimbal-level optical image stabilization; a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 periscope telephoto lens in the lower left corner, offering 3x optical zoom and up to 100x hybrid zoom; and a 50-megapixel Samsung JNS ultra-wide-angle macro camera in the upper right corner, boasting a 122-degree ultra-wide field of view and super macro capability with a minimum focusing distance of 2.5cm.

The Moto logo in the center of the back of the Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro features a rich textured fabric with a double layer, providing a unique tactile feel, excellent anti-slip properties, and a very stable grip.

A close-up of the camera DECO area reveals a crater-shaped curved surface around the DECO, with a very smooth transition to the back panel, making it visually and tactilely pleasing. The DECO base and the phone frame use the same brushed texture surface treatment, giving it a strong metallic feel.

The Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro is only 6.99mm thick, making it very slim. The aerospace-grade aluminum alloy frame in a Sycamore Gold color has a fine brushed finish, which enhances the metallic texture and prevents fingerprints. On the upper right side of the device are a set of volume buttons, and a little lower down is a power button.

The Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro features a 6.78-inch ultra-bright, depth-adjustable eye-protection screen with BOE Q10 light-emitting diodes, supporting high-frequency PWM + DC-like dual dimming modes and a 1-165Hz adaptive dynamic refresh rate for ultimate eye protection.

The Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro’s screen boasts a peak brightness of 6200 nits, supports 1.07 billion colors, and perfectly supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.

On the left side of the Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro, there is also an AI access button that can quickly bring up Lenovo’s AI image recognition and AI search functions. Users can also change it to other functions in the settings.

A close-up of the edge of the Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro’s curved screen reveals an ultra-narrow bezel that provides an excellent visual experience.

The bottom of the Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro features a speaker grille, a USB-C charging port, a microphone opening, and a SIM card slot.

The Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro features a noise-canceling array microphone and another speaker opening at the top, along with dual speakers deeply tuned by BOSE, resulting in more pleasing sound and support for Dolby Atmos.

Cameras

Camera Hardware Foundation

The Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro delivers flagship-level photography through its quad 50-megapixel camera system. The primary sensor features the Sony LYT-828 ultra-large imaging sensor with a substantial 1/1.28-inch sensor size, coupled with a bright F/1.6 aperture and 3.5-degree OIS (optical image stabilization) for exceptional image quality across all lighting conditions.

Camera Interface & Shooting Modes

The native camera application provides comprehensive shooting modes, with the most frequently used being automatic mode, premium portrait mode, and professional (manual) mode.

Premium Portrait Mode displays focal lengths in millimeters for intuitive understanding. Users can quickly switch between the classic 85mm golden portrait focal length for flattering headshots or the 35mm documentary focal length for environmental portraits and close-up storytelling. The portrait mode includes various beauty filter options, though the default setting preserves the natural, unfiltered image. Beauty enhancements can be manually activated when desired.

Professional Shooting Mode offers DSLR-style manual exposure controls alongside customizable file format options. While JPG serves as the default output, photographers can select RAW or RAW+JPG formats for maximum editing flexibility. The DNG format RAW files exceed 20MB each, providing professional photographers extensive latitude for post-processing adjustments.

The “More” menu contains numerous preset shooting functions that simplify complex photography techniques. These presets enable everyday users to capture advanced effects like time-lapse sequences and long-exposure shots without technical expertise.

Photo Watermark Customization

Photo watermarks have become essential for adding professional polish to images. Well-designed watermarks not only document shooting parameters and timestamps but also reflect the photographer’s personal aesthetic. The Moto X70 Air Pro offers 5 distinct watermark designs to match different styles.

Among the five watermark options, the intelligent color scheme stands out by automatically selecting watermark background colors that complement the image content, creating harmonious integration with each photograph.

Telephoto

The 50MP periscope telephoto lens utilizes a Sony LYT-600 sensor with 3x optical zoom extending to 100x hybrid zoom. This telephoto system includes OIS stabilization and remarkable 15cm macro focusing capability.

When zoom exceeds 20x magnification, Super Zoom Pro mode automatically activates, employing AI enhancement algorithms to optimize super-telephoto image quality. Photos captured at these extreme zoom levels feature a distinctive AI light scanning effect for enhanced visual appeal.

Dual-View Video Recording

The camera’s “More” mode includes dual-view recording functionality as the final icon. This feature enables simultaneous front and rear camera video capture. Users can select between nested large-small screen layouts or vertical split-screen compositions.

Dual-view vlog recording excels at documenting both the surrounding environment and the creator’s reactions simultaneously. Combined with 3.5-degree gimbal-level AI stabilization and HF-HDR high dynamic range technology, footage remains tripod-steady even during walking shots, with excellent detail preservation in both highlights and shadows.

Daylight Photography

The shooting interface features an AI Personalized Image Portal button in the top shortcut row, providing access to different color profiles. Beyond the default natural color style, the system offers AI Color Master and Lingjing Time (inspired by Lenovo Moto brand ambassador Zhang Linghe).

Testing these color profiles on a striking blue MINI Cooper revealed distinct characteristics: the AI Color Master style increases color saturation slightly while delivering cleaner overall rendition. The Lingjing Time style introduces subtle blue-green and yellow tones for a nostalgic aesthetic. Users can freely select profiles matching their creative vision.

The following sample images utilize the original color style to accurately represent the Moto X70 Air Pro’s natural camera output.

Macro Photography

The telephoto lens achieves 15cm macro focusing distance, while the wide-angle lens provides super macro capability. When capturing close-up subjects, photographers can select the optimal focal length based on shooting conditions.

Practical testing confirmed both telephoto and wide-angle macro modes produce stunning results, revealing intricate details invisible to the naked eye.

Night Photography

While the device includes dedicated professional night mode, real-world testing demonstrates the automatic shooting mode consistently delivers clear, well-exposed nighttime images. Simply point and shoot without menu navigation for effortless low-light snapshots.

During night testing under exceptionally clear skies, the Moto X70 Air Pro successfully captured the Orion constellation, winter’s most recognizable star pattern, with impressive clarity and detail.

Video Capabilities

The video interface provides direct access to 8K30P and 4K60P recording, making ultra-high-resolution video capture remarkably straightforward.

File properties confirm true 7680 x 4320 resolution, with 11 seconds of 8K footage consuming approximately 46MB of storage.

Slow-motion recording occupies a dedicated interface with streamlined settings offering two options: FHD 240fps and 4K 120fps for 5x and 10x slow-motion effects respectively.

When Dolby Vision mode activates, clear on-screen indicators appear, and recorded video filenames include the “DOLBY” designation for easy identification of HDR content.

AI Experience

Centralized AI Toolbox

The Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro integrates a comprehensive AI Toolbox that consolidates various artificial intelligence tools into a single, accessible hub. This unified interface streamlines the user experience, allowing quick access to AI-powered features without navigating through multiple menus.

Tianxi AI

Tianxi AI serves as the primary gateway to the device’s artificial intelligence capabilities, functioning as your personal AI companion. This intelligent assistant provides centralized access to all AI functions on the Moto X70 Air Pro.

AI Photo Editing Capabilities

Our testing revealed impressive AI photo editing functionality. The Moto X70 Air Pro offers convenient pre-configured commands including:

Automatic passerby removal from photos
One-tap image quality enhancement
Smart editing suggestions and inspiration prompts

These built-in prompts function similarly to AI image generation commands, enabling users to achieve professional editing results with minimal input. The AI artist feature transforms simple text descriptions into stunning AI-generated artwork, making creative image generation accessible to everyone.

AI See the World

The innovative “AI See the World” function delivers an interactive experience comparable to video calling. Users can pose questions using natural, conversational language while Tianxi AI analyzes both the spoken query and real-time camera imagery.

This intelligent system performs instant online searches and analysis, accurately handling diverse requests from weather forecasts to plant identification with semantic understanding.

Natural Conversation Flow

Unlike traditional rigid question-answer AI interactions, the AI-powered visual recognition enables fluid, continuous dialogue. This advancement eliminates the frustration of single-question screenshots and repetitive queries.

Practical applications include:

Real-time navigation assistance
Fashion and style recommendations
Calorie counting and nutrition analysis
Educational museum tour guidance
Interactive learning through video and voice

Users experience genuine “understanding through seeing” with seamless real-time interaction.

Dedicated AI Hardware Button

The physical AI access button on the left edge provides instant access to intelligent features. Long-pressing reveals customizable settings:

Single click: Activates AI screen recognition (default)
Double click: Launches AI search (default)
Fully customizable based on user preferences

AI Screen Recognition Performance

Our testing demonstrated exceptional AI screen recognition accuracy. The Moto X70 Air Pro precisely identifies on-screen content, particularly images, delivering reliable interpretations and analysis.

Language processing capabilities:

The AI screen recognition automatically detects and translates English text with remarkable precision. Impressively, it can generate accurate content summaries without requiring translation, making it invaluable for multilingual users and content consumption.

AI Search Functionality

Beyond the dedicated AI button, users can access AI search by swiping down on any empty home screen area. Our natural language query testing produced comprehensive, well-cited responses complete with detailed source references, facilitating deeper research and information discovery.

This intelligent search feature understands context and user intent, delivering relevant answers that go beyond simple keyword matching.

Processor & Hardware

The Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro features Qualcomm’s cutting-edge fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 processor, manufactured using TSMC’s advanced N3p process technology. Graphics performance is handled by the powerful Adreno 840 GPU, ensuring smooth gaming and multimedia experiences.

Memory configurations include 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, with an additional virtual memory expansion option up to 16GB, providing exceptional multitasking capabilities and sustained performance under demanding workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The device achieved an impressive AnTuTu benchmark score exceeding 3 million points, placing it firmly in flagship territory for processing power.

Honor of Kings Testing

During Honor of Kings gameplay with maximum graphics settings and 120fps mode enabled, the device delivered exceptional stability throughout an entire 5v5 match. The frame rate maintained a consistent 120Hz with only minor fluctuations occurring during the final cutscene.

Power efficiency proved remarkable, with average gaming power consumption measuring just 2.2W and power consumption per frame at only 19mW, demonstrating excellent thermal management.

Genshin Impact Stress Test

We conducted a rigorous 10-minute playthrough of Genshin Impact’s demanding “Sumeru City” environment with maximum graphics settings and motion blur disabled. The device achieved an average frame rate of 59.9fps with minimal variation—the lowest recorded frame rate was 50fps, indicating highly stable performance under sustained load.

Genshin Impact power metrics:

Average power consumption: 4.1W
Power consumption per frame: 69.1mW

Battery Endurance Testing

Real-World Battery Performance

Using the BatteryDog testing protocol, we measured continuous usage from 100% to 20% battery capacity. The Moto X70 Air Pro delivered 6 hours and 51 minutes of active screen time during this standardized test.

While the gaming performance and power efficiency are excellent, our testing indicates that Lenovo has room for battery optimization improvements through future software updates to extend overall endurance.

Verdict

The Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro measures just 6.99mm in thickness, delivering an impressively slim profile. While it doesn’t quite match the iPhone Air’s ultra-thin 5.6mm measurement, the device still feels remarkably svelte in hand with a distinctly premium, refined character that’s immediately noticeable.

Powered by the fifth-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 processor, the Moto X70 Air Pro delivers flagship-level performance that puts any concerns about thin-and-light compromises to rest. The device achieves AnTuTu benchmark scores exceeding 3 million points, ensuring smooth performance across all mainstream gaming titles and demanding applications.

Battery Technology

Traditional slim smartphones typically sacrifice battery capacity for reduced thickness, but the Moto X70 Air Pro breaks this convention. Thanks to cutting-edge third-generation Starry Sea Blade Battery technology with advanced silicon anode construction, Lenovo achieves an impressive 892Wh/L energy density.

This breakthrough enables a substantial 5200mAh battery to fit within the 6.99mm chassis—an exceptional achievement in smartphone engineering.

Charging Capabilities:

90W TurboPower fast charging for rapid power replenishment
50W wireless charging for convenient cable-free charging
10W reverse wireless charging ideal for emergency power sharing with TWS earbuds and other compatible devices

Professional-Grade Camera System

The imaging hardware rivals dedicated flagship photography phones, featuring a complete quad-camera setup with four 50-megapixel sensors—three rear cameras plus one front-facing camera. AI-enhanced computational photography delivers the most powerful imaging capabilities available in the slim smartphone category.

Video Recording Features:

8K video recording with effortless capture quality
Complete Dolby Vision support from recording through playback
5x and 10x super slow-motion modes for creative videography
Advanced night mode for astrophotography, making starry sky captures accessible

The AI Toolbox consolidates numerous artificial intelligence applications into a unified, accessible platform. A dedicated AI hardware button provides instant access to AI-powered image recognition and intelligent search functions, delivering answers and assistance on demand.

The proprietary Tianxi AI system serves as the central management hub for all AI features, continuously learning from usage patterns to create an increasingly personalized AI assistant that adapts to individual user preferences and workflows.

Final Verdict

With comprehensive AI integration, the Lenovo Moto X70 Air Pro achieves genuine Pro-level performance within its slim, lightweight construction. This slim imaging flagship handles 8K Dolby Vision recording effortlessly while maintaining the performance standards and battery endurance traditionally associated with thicker flagship devices.

Users can confidently choose this device without concerns about performance sacrifices or battery life limitations proving that premium thin-and-light flagships will occupy an important position in smartphone evolution throughout 2026 and beyond.