Apple iPhone Air vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme; estimated prices are $999 and $590. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 75/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,000 vs 2,366,913).
Apple iPhone Air
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550000 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 6403
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 78/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $590 vs $999
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (74/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 5 points higher (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (76/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 2366913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | — | |
| Price | $999 | $590 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $409. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is cheaper by $409.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (76/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.