Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro

Our Verdict: Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Motorola Edge 70 Pro suit different priorities. The Motorola is stronger for display quality, helped by its AMOLED panel, a higher-resolution 50MP front camera, and a larger 6,500 mAh battery, while the iPhone is better suited to its Super Retina XDR OLED panel. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Software may decide it too: the iPhone keeps you in Apple's iOS ecosystem, while the Motorola is the Android choice. Choose the Motorola for display quality; choose the iPhone if simplicity matters more.

The iPhone 16 Plus is the cheaper one to own: around £772 over a typical contract, £202 less than the Edge 5G 70 Pro.

Expert Rating
4.2
12 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.8"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
2796 x 1290 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch
460 449
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery
4,674 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/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight
199 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
£31.79/mo (£9.00 upfront) £30.00/mo (£199.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£499.00 £1144.00
Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple iPhone 16 Plus Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Expert Rating 4.2
12 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.8"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 2796 x 1290 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch 460 449
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A18 (3 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery 4,674 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/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight 199 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 £31.79/mo
£9.00 upfront
£30.00/mo
£199.00 upfront
SIM-free £499.00 £1144.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone 16 Plus

24 Months

128GB

Black

Refurbished

10GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£31.79 a month, £9 upfront.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Zinfandel

100GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£30 a month, £199 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or Motorola Edge 70 Pro cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is cheaper on contract at £771.96 over the life of the deal from £31.79 per month with £9.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the sharper display at 460 pixels per inch versus 449, and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus 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 16 Plus or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £499.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Motorola Edge 70 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is powered by the Apple A18 (3 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 16 Plus or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 9g lighter at 190 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm, and is slimmer at 7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus 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 16 Plus and Motorola Edge 70 Pro run?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus 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.