Apple iPhone 16 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 68/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,822,701); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 221g).
Apple iPhone 16
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2903
- Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
- Lighter: 170g vs 221g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3561 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 4 points higher (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 48/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1822701 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $500 |
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Apple iPhone 16 by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (66/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Apple iPhone 16 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.