Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro

Our Verdict: Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the more convincing feature case here, mainly because it offers a slightly higher-resolution 50MP rear camera, the stronger 50MP front camera, and a larger 6,500mAh battery rating. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max still answers back with a 6.7" screen and a 48MP rear camera. For SIM-free buying, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is listed at £515, roughly £232 below Motorola Edge 70 Pro. Choose Motorola Edge 70 Pro if those advantages sit near the top of your list; choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if its strengths matter more to you.

The Edge 5G 70 Pro is the cheaper one to own: around £713 over a typical contract, £42 less than the iPhone 15 Pro Max 5G.

Expert Rating
4.5
12 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.8"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1290 x 2796 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch
460 449
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery
4,422 mAh 6,500 mAh
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB 512GB
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 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight
221 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
£28.75/mo (£20.00 upfront) £27.99/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£459.95 £747.00

Prices updated 19 July 2026

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Expert Rating 4.5
12 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.8"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1290 x 2796 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch 460 449
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A17 Pro Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery 4,422 mAh 6,500 mAh
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 512GB
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 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight 221 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 £28.75/mo
£20.00 upfront
£27.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free £459.95 £747.00
Prices updated 19 July 2026
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Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

24 Months

256GB

White Titanium

Refurbished

1GB

Data

£28.75 per month, £20 upfront.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Titan

150GB

Data

£27.99 per month, £19 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is cheaper on contract at £713.16 over the life of the deal from £27.99 per month with £19.00 upfront.

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

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

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

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

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £459.95.

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

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

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

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

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is lighter but the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is more compact. It's 31g lighter at 190 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 Pro is slimmer at 7mm thick.

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

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

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 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.