Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 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 79/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,590,000); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9602
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2590000
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 186g vs 206g
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 6 points higher (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). 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 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (78/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 15.6% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
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 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (77/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (78/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.