Motorola Unveils Moto Watch Ultra With Wear OS 6, Competes With Apple and Samsung

September 3, 2026
Motorola Unveils Moto Watch Ultra With Wear OS 6, Competes With Apple and Samsung
  • Motorola unveils a broad IFA 2026 lineup in Berlin, led by the Edge 70 Plus and a Swarovski-crystal Razr 70 edition, along with the Wear OS 6 Moto Watch Ultra that features LTE.

  • The Edge 70 Plus sports a 6.78-inch Extreme AMOLED display, 144Hz refresh rate, IP64 dust/water resistance, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and a stainless-steel build with Pantone-validated colorways, including Mountain View and Nuthatch.

  • The Edge 70 Plus uses the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage, with pricing around €529 for 8/128 and €599 for 256GB, and a position alongside the Edge 70 and Edge 70 Max in Motorola’s mid-range lineup.

  • The Edge 70 Plus delivers battery life up to two days, with a 15-minute fast charge providing about a full day of use, and a 6500 mAh capacity noted for all-day performance.

  • The Razr 70 Crystal edition pairs fashion with tech, featuring 35 hand-placed crystals on the back and a 32-facet hinge stone, bundled with a clear protective case to reduce snag risks.

  • The Razr 70 Crystal runs on Wear OS and supports LTE for calls and messaging when the phone isn’t nearby.

  • The Wear OS-powered Moto Watch Ultra comes with a 550 mAh battery, up to two days of typical use without Always-On Display, and a 15-minute quick charge delivering around 24 hours of use.

  • Audio and display features on the Edge 70 Plus include dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res certification, and Dolby Atmos for immersive sound.

  • Fitness and wellness features on the watch include Polar-based tracking, heart rate, SpO2, sleep analysis, inactivity reminders, and an AI-driven training guidance workflow.

  • The Edge 70 Plus supports LTE via eSIM, dual-frequency GPS for precise workouts, and Google Gemini integration for on-device AI features.

  • Google Gemini is integrated into the devices, including Gemini Live and Circle to Search, enhancing on-device AI capabilities.

  • Motorola highlights a crystal-focused edition alongside standard models, with the Edge 70 Plus and Edge 70 Plus Neo sharing a 6.78-inch display and Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Neo emphasizes dynamic range and lower noise.

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