Apple iPhone 17 vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, 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 76/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,156,126); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2833
- Lighter: 177g vs 186g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 9 points higher (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). 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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 by 29.5% 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 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (77/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.