Apple iPhone 17 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 221g).
Apple iPhone 17
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2903
- Lighter: 177g vs 221g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $500 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (76/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 221 g | |
| Price | $799 | $500 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Apple iPhone 17 by 20.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $299. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $299.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (76/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.