Apple iPhone Air vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 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 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9119
- Lighter: 165g vs 186g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 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 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (96/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Air by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 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 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (96/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 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.