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 (3,057,215 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2833
- Lighter: 170g vs 186g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 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 (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
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 (90/100 vs 84/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 9119 | |
| 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 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 35.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (90/100 vs 84/100).
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.