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 — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-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 (3,073,131 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14
Motorola Edge 70 Max
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: 3073131 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (80/100 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 14 points higher (75/100 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 (80/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 — 36/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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 (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| 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 f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Apple iPhone 14 by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (80/100 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 14 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 — 75/100.
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, those who care about battery life.