Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Edge 70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 9.6 | 7.7 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 9.2 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 256 GB
- Wireless charging power
- 25 W
- against 15 W
Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,088 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,200 nits
- against 3,000 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Edge 70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz Best value | 3.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 2 TB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,331,417 Best value | 2,285,536 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,933 Best value | 1,739 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,223 Best value | 6,864 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 cores at 4.26 GHz and 4 cores at 2.60 GHz. | Octa-core: 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725, 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725, and 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,010 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Edge 70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Orange, Blue, White | Green, Red, Brown |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 162.7 mm |
| Weight | 233 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91 % | 91.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Glass Best value | Plastic, Glass, Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Edge 70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,088 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 90 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 10 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Edge 70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 5,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,272 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,868 px Best value | 2,772 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 450 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Anti-reflective coating, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5 | Gorilla Glass 7i, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, One Billion Colors, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Edge 70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Edge 70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Edge 70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 26 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 3 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Edge 70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Infrared, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | NFC, Infrared, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Edge 70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Edge 70 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,469 € | — |
| Model numbers | iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525 | — |
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