Apple iPhone 14 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max

The Apple iPhone 14 (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 $799 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 61/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3279); 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 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14
Performance 75
Display 61
Camera 67
Battery 20
Portability 78
Value for money 34
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
What makes Apple iPhone 14 better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 221g

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3279 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 $799

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 11 points higher (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 — 34/100, 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 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (66/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).

Apple iPhone 14: The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for active users.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 14 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 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1170x2532 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3279 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 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 172 g 221 g
Launch price $799 $500
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14
  • Main: 12MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14
  • 3279 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 14 Apple A15 Bionic
61/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +53.8%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Apple iPhone 14 by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 14
$799
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Launch price difference: $299. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $299 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (91/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (99/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (66/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Apple iPhone 14 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 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 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.