Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 60 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,782,199); the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Motorola Edge 60 Pro, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (84/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (61/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 125W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:38 hrs, total 24:17 hrs
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Motorola Edge 60 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 54.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Motorola Edge 60 Pro was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (84/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (61/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.