Apple iPhone 17e vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 9119
- Lighter: 163g vs 221g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $599
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100; 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 70 Max and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (80/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (83/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Apple iPhone 17e by 29.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (80/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (83/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone 17e 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.