Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 3,073,131); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 9119
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (100/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 11.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (100/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 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.