Apple iPhone 17e vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) 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 59/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3600); 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 Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 9119
- Lighter: 163g vs 186g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (77/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (94/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (77/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17e 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.