Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

Our verdict: Contract-wise, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion undercuts the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by £467.04 over the full term. You'll notice a sharper picture on the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max thanks to its 460 PPI density. With 50MP on the rear, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has the higher-resolution camera. If selfies matter, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion leads with a 32MP front-facing lens.

Expert Rating
4.5
12 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.78"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1290 x 2796 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch
460 450
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm
Weight
221 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
£34.00/mo (£20.00 upfront) £12.99/mo (£69.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£472.00 £327.00
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Expert Rating 4.5
12 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.78"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1290 x 2796 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch 460 450
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A17 Pro Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm
Weight 221 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 £34.00/mo
£20.00 upfront
£12.99/mo
£69.00 upfront
SIM-free £472.00 £327.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is cheaper on contract at £403.96 over the life of the deal from £12.99 per month with £69.00 upfront.

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

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has the sharper display at 460 pixels per inch versus 450, and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has a AMOLED.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 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 Pro Max or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £327.00.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion comes in 256GB.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A17 Pro , 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 Pro Max or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is lighter but the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is more compact. It's 44g lighter at 177 grams, though the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is actually the more compact phone at 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is slimmer at 7.2mm thick.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 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 Pro Max and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion run?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 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.