Apple iPhone 17 vs Motorola Edge 60 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 198g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Motorola Edge 60 Pro, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (98/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (84/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 92/100; 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 Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 125W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:38 hrs, total 24:17 hrs
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Edge 60 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 45.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Motorola Edge 60 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (84/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.