Apple iPhone 15 vs Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

Our Verdict: The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is the newer of the two, a 2026 release against the Apple iPhone 15's 2023. The Edge 5G 70 Fusion leads on camera hardware with a 50MP main sensor to the iPhone 15 5G's 48MP, plus a 32MP selfie camera against 12MP, and the Edge 5G 70 Fusion packs the bigger battery, 5200mAh against 3349mAh, though iOS and Android manage power differently, so more mAh doesn't always mean longer battery life. Storage goes higher on the iPhone 15 5G, up to 512GB against 256GB, and the Edge 5G 70 Fusion has the bigger screen, 6.8" against 6.1". Only pay up for the Edge 5G 70 Fusion if you'll use what it offers; if not, the iPhone 15 5G makes more sense.

On price there's almost nothing between them: both work out around £528 over a full contract.

Expert Rating
4.2
12 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.78"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1179 x 2556 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch
461 450
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
3,349 mAh 5,200 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm
Weight
171 grams 177 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£139.00 upfront) £19.69/mo (£10.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£288.00 £369.00
Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Expert Rating 4.2
12 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.78"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1179 x 2556 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch 461 450
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 3,349 mAh 5,200 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm
Weight 171 grams 177 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £14.99/mo
£139.00 upfront
£19.69/mo
£10.00 upfront
SIM-free £288.00 £369.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone 15

24 Months

128GB

Black

Refurbished

200GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£14.99 a month, £139 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10 off)

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

18 Months

256GB

Silhouette

80GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£19.69 a month, £10 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 15 or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 15 is cheaper on contract at £528.36 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £139.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 15 or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Apple iPhone 15's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 15 has the sharper display at 461 pixels per inch versus 450, and the Apple iPhone 15 uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 15 or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

The Apple iPhone 15 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 15 or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

The Apple iPhone 15 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £288.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 15 and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

The Apple iPhone 15 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion comes in 256GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 15 and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion use?

The Apple iPhone 15 is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion uses the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 15 or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

The Apple iPhone 15 is the more portable of the two: it's 6g lighter at 171 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is slimmer at 7.2mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 15 or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

The Apple iPhone 15 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 15 and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion run?

The Apple iPhone 15 runs Apple iOS and the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.