Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 60 Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,551,073); the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 5200 mAh
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3551073
- Faster charging: 125W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 198g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Motorola Edge 60 Pro, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (84/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 92/100; 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 60 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (61/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 125W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 249 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:38 hrs, total 24:17 hrs
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Motorola Edge 60 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Motorola Edge 60 Pro was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (84/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (61/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.