Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, 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 81/100 (a 4-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 3,057,215); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 7.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 9119
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 4 points higher (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 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 Air 2 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 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 Air 2 (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone Air 2 by just 4 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 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 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.