Which charger for Motorola Edge 70 - protocols, watts and full speed

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Which charger for Motorola Edge 70? Any USB PD charger of 65 W or more will do

The Motorola Edge 70 charges at up to 68 W (Motorola calls it TurboPower) over standard USB PD. It does not need PPS, so a plain USB PD charger gives you the full ~68 W. If you are asking which charger for Motorola Edge 70, a 68 W USB PD unit is the full-speed answer, and a 65 W one is only a hair behind.

With Motorola's own 68 W charger, GSMArena measured 100% in 41 minutes. Expect that kind of result from a good USB PD charger, and not from an old 5 W cube.

This guide is for you if you just bought the phone and there is no charger in the box. In the UK and EU, Motorola sells the charger separately and the box holds the phone and a USB-C cable.

Specs and charging

The key Motorola Edge 70 specs that matter when choosing a charger:

• Battery: 4800 mAh
• Wired charging: 68 W (TurboPower 68 W (USB PD))
• On a standard USB PD charger: ~68 W
• Wireless charging: 15 W

Will the charger from your drawer work? Quick checks before you buy

Turn the charger over and read the small print. Here is what to look for and what to expect with the Edge 70:

• Look for "PD" or "Power Delivery". USB PD is what you need. PPS is not required for this phone, so don't rule out a charger just because it lacks it.
• Check the output lines. You want something like 20V/3.25A (that is 65 W) or higher. The more watts on the label, the closer you get to the phone's 68 W limit.
• A USB-C laptop charger of 65 W or more works well. Expect roughly 65 to 68 W, depending on the charger.
• The standard 20 W charger from an iPhone will charge the Edge 70, but it tops out at its own 20 W. That is far below the 68 W the phone can take.
• The charger from your previous phone is worth a look at the label. If it only lists 5V and a low current, you are in the 5 to 10 W range and a full charge will take much longer.
• Chargers with no fast-charging protocol at all give only about 5 to 10 W.

From 0 to 100% in 41 minutes: what that looks like in a normal day

These numbers come from GSMArena, who tested the Edge 70 with Motorola's 68 W charger on USB PD. The phone reached 48% after 15 minutes, 85% after 30 minutes and 100% after 41 minutes.

In practice, a quarter of an hour while you drink your morning coffee puts you at nearly half a battery. That is enough to leave the house without worrying about it.

Half an hour on the desk gets you to 85%, which covers most of a busy day. The last 15% takes about another 11 minutes, so there is little reason to wait for 100% unless you are heading out for a long trip.

If you charge overnight, speed hardly matters, and any decent USB PD charger will have the phone full by morning. A 65 W model lands a little below the Motorola figures above, since it delivers about 65 W instead of 68 W.

Fun fact: The Edge 70 is only about 6 mm thick, yet it fits a 4800 mAh battery. Motorola manages this with a silicon-carbon cell, which packs more capacity into the same space.

Which one should you pick? Motorola, Baseus, INIU, UGREEN or Anker

If you want the safest choice for the phone alone, get the original Motorola TurboPower 68W. It delivers the full 68 W, the same charger GSMArena used for the 41-minute result.

If you want one charger for the phone and a laptop, the Baseus Enerfill 100W is the pick. With the Edge 70 it still gives about 68 W, and it has enough power for a USB-C laptop and 3 ports for several devices.

The INIU 65W 3-Port Charger, UGREEN Nexode 65W and Anker 735 (Nano II 65W) all give about 65 W with this phone, which is around 96% of its maximum. They also have 3 ports and can power a USB-C laptop. The gap to 68 W is small enough that you will barely notice it in daily use.

1. Motorola TurboPower 68W (68W GaN)

Original Motorola charger · Cheapest at full speed · Enough power for a USB-C laptop

68W GaN charger. With the Motorola Edge 70 it charges at up to about 68 W via USB PD (100% of the phone's maximum power, estimate based on specs and protocols).

See Motorola TurboPower 68W on Amazon →

2. INIU 65W 3-Port Charger (65W GaN)

3 ports - several devices at once · Enough power for a USB-C laptop

65W GaN charger. With the Motorola Edge 70 it charges at up to about 65 W via USB PD (96% of the phone's maximum power, estimate based on specs and protocols).

See INIU 65W 3-Port Charger on Amazon →

3. UGREEN Nexode 65W (65W GaN)

3 ports - several devices at once · Enough power for a USB-C laptop

65W GaN charger. With the Motorola Edge 70 it charges at up to about 65 W via USB PD (96% of the phone's maximum power, estimate based on specs and protocols).

See UGREEN Nexode 65W on Amazon →

4. Anker 735 (Nano II 65W) (65W GaN)

3 ports - several devices at once · Enough power for a USB-C laptop

65W GaN charger. With the Motorola Edge 70 it charges at up to about 65 W via USB PD (96% of the phone's maximum power, estimate based on specs and protocols).

See Anker 735 (Nano II 65W) on Amazon →

5. Baseus Enerfill 100W (100W GaN)

3 ports - several devices at once · Enough power for a USB-C laptop

100W GaN charger. With the Motorola Edge 70 it charges at up to about 68 W via USB PD (100% of the phone's maximum power, estimate based on specs and protocols).

See Baseus Enerfill 100W on Amazon →

Where the Edge 70 can catch you out: the box, wireless charging and basic chargers

• The box. In the UK and EU the charger is sold separately, and you get the phone and a USB-C cable. In India a 68 W charger is included, so check your region before buying a new one.
• Wireless charging. It goes up to 15 W, but it needs a magnetic charger and the magnetic case. The case is in the box, so you only need to buy the charger.
• Basic chargers. A charger with no fast-charging protocol gives only about 5 to 10 W. It will work, but it is a very different experience from 41 minutes.
• Low-wattage chargers. A 20 W unit limits the phone to its own 20 W, whatever the phone can accept.

Fun fact: The magnetic case is in the box because the phone itself does not hold on to magnetic chargers. The magnets sit in the case, not in the phone.

Edge 70 charging questions, answered

Which charger for Motorola Edge 70 gives the full speed?

Any USB PD charger of 68 W or more gives the full ~68 W, and PPS is not required. The original Motorola TurboPower 68W is the reference, and 65 W chargers deliver about 65 W, which is around 96% of the maximum.

Can I use my old charger or a laptop charger?

A USB-C laptop charger of 65 W or more with USB PD works well and gives roughly 65 to 68 W. A 20 W iPhone charger will charge the phone but only at its own 20 W, and a charger with no fast-charging protocol gives only about 5 to 10 W. A stronger charger is not a risk, because the phone draws only what it supports.

Is a charger included in the box?

It depends on where you buy it. In the UK and EU the charger is sold separately and the box has a USB-C cable. In India, a 68 W charger comes in the set.

How long does it take to charge the Edge 70?

GSMArena tested it with Motorola's 68 W charger on USB PD. It reached 48% in 15 minutes, 85% in 30 minutes and 100% in 41 minutes.

Does the Edge 70 charge wirelessly?

Yes, up to 15 W. You need a magnetic charger and the magnetic case, which comes in the box, because the phone does not hold magnetic chargers by itself.

Sources

• Motorola Edge 70 - motorola.com - official manufacturer specifications (motorola.com)
• Motorola Edge 70 - gsmarena.com - industry article (gsmarena.com)
• Motorola Edge 70 - notebookcheck.net - industry article (notebookcheck.net)
• Motorola Edge 70 - gizbot.com - industry article (gizbot.com)