Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme; launch prices were $1199 and $590. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 72/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,452,754).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 6403
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1452754
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 8 points higher (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (76/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 2366913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $590 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 38.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $609. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $609 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (76/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.