Motorola Edge 70 Swarovski Edition Leaks in Pantone ‘Cloud Dancer’, Tipped as 2026 Pantone Colour of the Year

Published: 30 November 2025

A glamorous new leak suggests Motorola is about to give its ultra‑thin Edge 70 a luxury makeover, complete with Swarovski crystals and a fresh Pantone colour called Cloud Dancer – a shade leakers claim will be Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026. ^[1]

Renders shared by well‑known tipster Evan Blass and reported by multiple tech outlets show a Motorola Edge 70 Swarovski Edition with an off‑white back panel studded with crystals and framed by silver metal engraved with “PANTONE Cloud Dancer” along the side. ^[2]

Underneath the sparkle, this special edition is expected to keep the same core hardware as the regular Edge 70 — including its 5.99 mm thin body, 4,800 mAh battery, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor and triple 50 MP camera system — a combination that already positioned the phone as one of 2025’s most eye‑catching thin Android devices. ^[3]

What today’s leak actually shows

Notebookcheck’s report, based on an image posted by Evan Blass on X, describes a Motorola Edge 70 Swarovski Edition finished in Pantone Cloud Dancer, a very light, creamy white tone. ^[4]

According to the leak and its coverage:

The phone’s rear panel is off‑white and embossed with 14 Swarovski crystals arranged in a neat grid pattern. ^[5]
The frame is silver‑coloured metal with the inscription “PANTONE Cloud Dancer” on the left side, underscoring the Pantone partnership. ^[6]
The overall design mirrors the standard Edge 70 but with an added jewelry‑like texture and shine, similar in spirit to Motorola’s earlier Swarovski‑accented Razr and Moto Buds Loop. ^[7]

There is no confirmed launch date in the leak. Both Notebookcheck and other international reports stress that this is an early look at marketing material, but the fact it appears to be an official promotional poster strongly suggests an announcement is close. ^[8]

In multiple languages — including Finnish, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Arabic — sites published similar stories today, all pointing to the same render and branding. ^[9]

Motorola, Swarovski and Pantone: a growing luxury play

This isn’t a random one‑off collaboration. In August, Motorola officially unveiled “The Brilliant Collection”, a curated lineup pairing the motorola razr and Moto Buds Loop with crystals by Swarovski and a Pantone shade called Ice Melt. The razr in that collection uses a quilted leather‑like texture with 35 precisely placed crystals, positioning the device as both tech and jewelry. ^[10]

Motorola and Swarovski have also been active in more mainstream markets. In India, for example, a Razr 60 Swarovski Edition and Moto Buds Loop Swarovski Edition have been sold as luxury variants, with the bundle priced higher than the regular versions of each product. ^[11]

The Edge 70 Swarovski Edition fits perfectly into this strategy:

Tech as fashion – instead of a simple new colourway, the phone becomes a fashion accessory designed to complement jewelry and premium accessories.
Pantone story‑telling – tying the phone to Pantone’s colour universe lets Motorola lean into trends from interior design, fashion and cosmetics, not just smartphone specs. ^[12]

Seen through that lens, today’s leak is less about one phone and more about Motorola’s attempt to build “collections” around themes, materials and colours — a direction the company already teased when it first announced The Brilliant Collection earlier this year. ^[13]

Pantone Cloud Dancer – the colour behind the phone

Cloud Dancer isn’t a brand‑new invention for this phone; it’s an existing Pantone shade (11‑4201), a very pale, warm off‑white that sits between cream and soft grey. Colour databases describe it as a high‑luminance, slightly warm neutral that reads as a sophisticated “soft white” in print and product design. ^[14]

What’s new is the claim that Cloud Dancer will be Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026. Notebookcheck and several Nordic outlets explicitly state that, according to Evan Blass, Cloud Dancer has been selected as the 2026 shade, correcting earlier rumours that pointed to a colour called “Lightest Sky”. ^[15]

Pantone hasn’t yet published a public “Color of the Year 2026” announcement, so that part of the leak should still be treated as unconfirmed — but the wording on the poster (“Pantone Color of the Year 2026”) strongly hints this is more than a random colour choice. ^[16]

If it holds true, the Edge 70 Swarovski Edition may end up being one of the first mass‑market gadgets tied directly to 2026’s hero colour, giving Motorola a small but meaningful lead in the “colour‑driven” marketing game.

The hardware underneath the crystals: Edge 70 specs recap

Today’s leak doesn’t mention any specification changes, and every report so far assumes the Swarovski Edition will keep the same internals as the standard Motorola Edge 70. ^[17]

Here’s what that means in practice:

Design & build
- Ultra‑thin body: 5.99 mm thick and about 159 g in weight. ^[18]
- Aircraft‑grade aluminium frame, Gorilla Glass 7i, and durability tested to MIL‑STD‑810H, with IP68 and IP69 ratings against dust and water. ^[19]
- Existing colours: Pantone Bronze Green, Gadget Grey and Lily Pad. ^[20]
Display
- 6.67‑inch 1.5K pOLED panel (2712 × 1220),
- 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 4,500 nits peak brightness,
- HDR10+ and Pantone‑validated colours for more accurate skin‑tones and visuals. ^[21]
Performance
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset,
- up to 12 GB RAM (with RAM Boost features) and 512 GB storage. ^[22]
Cameras
- Triple 50 MP camera system: a high‑resolution main lens with OIS, a 50 MP ultra‑wide (which doubles as a macro lens), and a 50 MP selfie camera capable of 4K video. ^[23]
Battery & charging
- 4,800 mAh silicon‑carbon battery,
- 68 W wired fast charging and 15 W wireless charging,
- Motorola claims up to 50 hours of mixed‑use battery life on a full charge. ^[24]
Software & updates
- Ships with Android 16 and Motorola’s Hello UI / moto ai features,
- Motorola promises four major Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates, bringing long‑term support closer to the standards set by Google and Samsung flagships. ^[25]

In other words: the Swarovski edition should perform just like the regular Edge 70 — the added value will be entirely about design, exclusivity and collectability.

How much will the Motorola Edge 70 Swarovski Edition cost?

Motorola hasn’t leaked any pricing yet, but there are a few clues:

The regular Motorola Edge 70 is currently listed in Europe at around €799 in some configurations, according to Notebookcheck’s coverage of the new colour leak. ^[26]
Earlier pre‑launch leaks in October pointed to €690 for a 12 GB / 512 GB variant, but official pricing in many markets has landed higher once taxes and local margins are factored in. ^[27]
For reference, the Razr 60 Swarovski Edition launched in India at ₹54,999, while Moto Buds Loop Swarovski Edition cost ₹24,999, with a discounted bundle deal available for both products together. ^[28]

Given that pattern, it’s reasonable to expect the Edge 70 Swarovski Edition to carry a noticeable but not outrageous premium over the regular phone — think of it more as a designer‑edition price bump than a completely different tier.

Global buzz on 30 November 2025

Although the original render seems to come from one Evan Blass post, today it cascaded through tech media worldwide:

Notebookcheck pushed the story in English and multiple localised editions (Portuguese, French, Italian, Russian, Swedish, Spanish and more). ^[29]
Nordic outlets such as Mobiili.fi and SuomiMobiili emphasised that the device showcases Pantone’s 2026 colour and highlighted the crystal‑studded back panel. ^[30]
Sites in Portuguese and Arabic echoed the same image and details, framing the device as a “luxury edition” of the already‑released Edge 70. ^[31]
Russian tech blogs like iXBT recapped the leak and stressed that this is Motorola and Swarovski’s second big collaboration this year, following the Razr and earbuds. ^[32]

On social platforms, the promotional image has propagated quickly:

The same Cloud Dancer render has been reposted on Threads with captions calling it “clean, premium, stunning”. ^[33]
Tech accounts on X are sharing the image with speculation about both the phone and Pantone’s 2026 pick, effectively turning one smartphone leak into a two‑for‑one trend story. ^[34]

For a Sunday news cycle, that’s substantial traction — especially for a special edition that doesn’t change the phone’s internals.

Should you wait for the Swarovski Edition or buy the regular Edge 70 now?

If you’re already eyeing the Edge 70, the obvious question is whether to wait for the Swarovski Edition or pick up one of the existing colours.

Reasons to wait

Design is your priority – If you love neutral luxury aesthetics, a Cloud Dancer finish with embedded crystals will feel more like a fashion accessory than yet another green or grey slab.
Collector appeal – These kinds of collaborations tend to have limited availability and can be fun for collectors or fans of both brands.
Matching ecosystem – If you already own the Razr Swarovski or Moto Buds Loop Swarovski, this handset would complete a visually unified set. ^[35]

Reasons to buy now

Specs won’t change – All evidence so far points to the Swarovski Edition being a cosmetic refresh only. You won’t miss out on a better chip, more RAM or a bigger battery by buying the current model. ^[36]
Unknown regions & timing – Business Standard notes that even the standard Edge 70’s rollout is still staggered, with some key markets (like India) waiting for confirmation. It’s not guaranteed that the Swarovski Edition will launch everywhere the regular phone does, or at the same time. ^[37]
Price premium – Based on how Motorola has priced Swarovski partnerships so far, expect to pay extra purely for the look. If you plan to keep the phone in a case anyway, that extra money may not feel worthwhile. ^[38]

For most buyers, the standard Edge 70 remains the sensible choice, especially if it’s already discounted or bundled with accessories in local promotions. The Swarovski Edition, on the other hand, looks tailor‑made for people who treat their phone as a visible part of their outfit — or who simply enjoy owning the “special” version of a popular device.

What to watch for next

Over the coming days and weeks, keep an eye out for:

An official Motorola announcement
– Expect confirmation of the Swarovski Edition’s markets, pricing and availability, plus whether it will be sold on its own or in gift bundles (for example with Moto Buds Loop or Moto Watch Fit). ^[39]
Pantone’s formal Color of the Year 2026 reveal
– If Pantone confirms Cloud Dancer as the 2026 shade, it will validate today’s leak and likely kick off a wave of Cloud Dancer‑themed products across fashion, interiors and tech. ^[40]
More Motorola “Collections”
– The Brilliant Collection is explicitly described as the first in a series of themed Motorola collections. The Edge 70 Swarovski Edition could signal that future Edge or Razr models will also arrive in curated sets built around colours, materials or collaborations. ^[41]

For now, though, the takeaway from 30 November 2025 is clear: Motorola isn’t done turning its thin new Edge 70 into a style statement — and the next version may double as a piece of wearable art.

Motorola & Swarovski Limited Edition RAZR and Moto Buds Loop in PANTONE Ice Melt Unboxing!

Watch this video on YouTube.

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