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; estimated prices are $1059 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 64/100 (a 8-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 (3,068,952 vs 1,822,701); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Performance 84
Display 90
Camera 34
Battery 47
Portability 61
Value for money 40
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3291 vs 2903
  • Lighter: 199g vs 221g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1822701
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 8136
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4674 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $1059

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 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 8 points higher (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 43/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus Motorola Edge 70 Max
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1822701 3068952
Geekbench Single 3291 2903
Geekbench Multi 8136 9602
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 25W
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
Price $1059 $500
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple A18
64/100
1822701 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100 +40.6%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
$1059
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Price difference: $559. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $559.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).

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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (66/100 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 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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 64/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.

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 84/100).

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.