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 64/100 (a 21-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 (3,068,952 vs 1,822,701).
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3291 vs 2903
- Overall rating 64/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 8136
- 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 (91/100 vs 84/100)
- 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)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 21 points higher (85/100 vs 64/100). 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). 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).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | |
| Price | $1059 | — |
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
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 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
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).
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 21 points (85/100 vs 64/100).
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 64/100, 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).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 84/100).
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.