Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2833
- Lighter: 199g vs 221g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.