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).

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 89
Battery 47
Portability 40
Value for money 64
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2903

  • Better camera (89/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
89
camera
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 4685 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple A18 Pro
77/100
1890000 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100 +38.4%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1199
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500

Price difference: $699. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $699.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.