Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 63/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,418,085); the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is noticeably lighter (203g vs 221g).
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Lighter: 203g vs 221g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 5725
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4323 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $899
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 9 points higher (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Plus — 38/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1418085 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2303 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5725 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2778x1284 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $500 |
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2778x1284
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (66/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Apple iPhone 14 Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Plus over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.