Apple iPhone 16 vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, 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 68/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,822,701); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 186g).
Apple iPhone 16
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2903
- Lighter: 170g vs 186g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). 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 (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (94/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (77/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.