Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 6405
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1972476
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (76/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2366913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $590 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (76/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.