Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,538,751); the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9287
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Motorola Razr 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 233g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Motorola Razr 70 Ultra — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Motorola Razr 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.0" pOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1224x2992 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 171.5×74.0×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 7.0" pOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Motorola Razr 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Motorola Razr 70 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.