Okay, so here's the scoop: it sounds like Motorola might be mixing things up with its next top-end phone. Instead of going all-in on the absolute fastest chip available, the upcoming Motorola Edge 70 Ultra could be sporting the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. What does that mean for you? Well, it could mean a more balanced phone overall. After all, not everyone needs the most extreme power, right?

If you're following Motorola's pattern, you know they tend to release a new Ultra model every couple of years. Now, according to some chatter online, this new phone, codenamed "Urus," might be aiming for a sweet spot between power and efficiency.

Some early performance tests seem to back this up. The phone (identified as model XT2603-1) showed impressive scores, but nothing that screams "ultimate performance." It's fast, don't get me wrong, but it seems to fit somewhere between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the even newer Snapdragon 8 Elite. The phone seems to have 16GB of RAM, so it's no slouch.

For a while, it wasn't clear exactly which chip Motorola was planning to use. However, with this latest bit of news, the puzzle seems to be falling into place. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 isn't the fastest out there – that title still belongs to Qualcomm's 8 Elite Gen 5. If you're a hardcore gamer or someone who needs every last bit of performance, the Elite line might still be the way to go. However, I think that the Edge 70 Ultra will pack more than enough punch for most people, like those who juggle multiple apps or love taking photos.

Besides performance, the Edge 70 Ultra could have a stunning 1.5K OLED screen and a periscope-style telephoto camera. If all these rumors are true, the Edge 70 Ultra should be a strong contender in the flagship Android market. It will have enough power to play with other top-tier phones.

Although there is no official date yet, rumors suggest a worldwide launch in 2026. If the rumors are true, the Edge 70 Ultra is almost ready to be launched. I really think this is a strong contendor to be the next big thing in mobile phones.