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 67/100 (a 18-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 (3,068,952 vs 2,450,000); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Apple iPhone 17
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2903
- Lighter: 177g vs 186g
- Overall rating 67/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 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 (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 18 points higher (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 49/100). 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 (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 49/100). 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).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
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 20.2% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
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 Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 49/100).
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).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 49/100).
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. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.