Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,890,000).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2903
- Better camera (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1890000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $500 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 221 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $500 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $699. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $699.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (89/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.