Silicon-carbon batteries are a game-changer for battery capacity, and Motorola is one of the latest brands to embrace this tech in its smartphones.
These batteries do come with potential degradation drawbacks, but what should you expect from Motorola’s new phones in this regard?
Edge 70: 1,000 charging cyclesEdge 70 Fusion: 1,000 charging cycles (XT2605-2) / 1,200 charging cycles (XT2605-1)Edge 70 Pro: 1,200 charging cyclesEdge 70 Pro: 1,200 charging cycles Razr 2026: 1,200 charging cyclesRazr Plus 2026: 1,200 charging cyclesRazr Ultra 2026: 1,200 charging cyclesRazr Fold: 1,200 charging cyclesSignature: 1,200 charging cyclesHow does this compare to rival brands using conventional lithium-ion batteries?
So most of Motorola’s phones will degrade at a slower rate than iPhones and Pixels.
Samsung is the charging cycle king, though, as its flagship phones offer 2,000 cycles before hitting 80% capacity.
Silicon-carbon batteries are a game-changer for battery capacity, and Motorola is one of the latest brands to embrace this tech in its smartphones. These batteries do come with potential degradation drawbacks, but what should you expect from Motorola’s new phones in this regard?
Motorola recently revealed the rated number of charging cycles for its silicon-carbon batteries in response to an emailed Android Authority question:
Motorola does comprehensive battery testing on all devices, including cycle tests, and continues to make improvements with each generation. Currently, Motorola’s silicon batteries average between 1,000-1,200 cycles before dropping to 80% capacity.
The company didn’t reveal details for specific models, but the European Union’s energy label database offers this information. Check it out below.
Edge 70: 1,000 charging cycles
Edge 70 Fusion: 1,000 charging cycles (XT2605-2) / 1,200 charging cycles (XT2605-1)
Edge 70 Pro: 1,200 charging cycles
Edge 70 Pro: 1,200 charging cycles Razr 2026: 1,200 charging cycles
Razr Plus 2026: 1,200 charging cycles
Razr Ultra 2026: 1,200 charging cycles
Razr Fold: 1,200 charging cycles
Signature: 1,200 charging cycles
How does this compare to rival brands using conventional lithium-ion batteries? Well, Apple and Google’s phones currently offer just 1,000 charging cycles before reaching 80% effective capacity. So most of Motorola’s phones will degrade at a slower rate than iPhones and Pixels. Samsung is the charging cycle king, though, as its flagship phones offer 2,000 cycles before hitting 80% capacity.
