Apple iPhone 15 vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro

Our Verdict: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the better camera on paper, 50MP versus 48MP, plus a 50MP selfie camera against 12MP, and there's more battery in the Edge 5G 70 Pro, 6500mAh to 3349mAh, but capacity doesn't compare cleanly across iOS and Android, so it isn't a battery-life verdict on its own. The Edge 5G 70 Pro has the bigger screen, 6.8" against 6.1", and the Apple iPhone 15 is the lighter phone at 171g against 190g. Get the Edge 5G 70 Pro if those extras are worth it to you; otherwise the iPhone 15 5G covers the basics for less.

Over a full contract, the iPhone 15 5G works out around £547 all-in, about £166 less than the Edge 5G 70 Pro.

Expert Rating
4.2
12 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.8"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1179 x 2556 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch
461 449
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery
3,349 mAh 6,500 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 512GB
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 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight
171 grams 190 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
£20.50/mo (£10.00 upfront) £27.99/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£334.99 £747.00

Prices updated 19 July 2026

Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Expert Rating 4.2
12 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.8"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1179 x 2556 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch 461 449
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery 3,349 mAh 6,500 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 512GB
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 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight 171 grams 190 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 £20.50/mo
£10.00 upfront
£27.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free £334.99 £747.00
Prices updated 19 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 15 is cheaper on contract at £547.00 over the life of the deal from £20.50 per month with £10.00 upfront.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro 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 449, and the Apple iPhone 15 uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has a AMOLED.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro 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 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £334.99.

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

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

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

The Apple iPhone 15 is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro uses the Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm).

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

The Apple iPhone 15 is the more portable of the two: it's 19g 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 Pro is slimmer at 7mm thick.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro 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 Pro run?

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