Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2833
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- 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 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 35.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (77/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.