Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, 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 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,782,199); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2833
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (77/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.