Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro

Our Verdict: Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Pro suit different priorities. The Motorola is stronger for display quality, helped by a larger 6.8-inch screen, its AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 50MP front camera, while the iPhone is better suited to its LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel and 128GB to 1000GB storage. 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 storage matters more.

Over a full contract, the iPhone 16 Pro works out around £876 all-in, about £98 less than the Edge 5G 70 Pro.

Expert Rating
4.2
11 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
6.3" 6.8"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1206 x 2622 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch
458 449
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery
3,582 mAh 6,500 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 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
5.2, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight
199 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£35.29/mo (£29.00 upfront) £30.00/mo (£199.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£569.99 £1144.00
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Expert Rating 4.2
11 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 6.3" 6.8"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1206 x 2622 1272 x 2772
Pixels Per Inch 458 449
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A18 Pro Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm)
Battery 3,582 mAh 6,500 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 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 5.2, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm
Weight 199 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £35.29/mo
£29.00 upfront
£30.00/mo
£199.00 upfront
SIM-free £569.99 £1144.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

24 Months

128GB

Desert Titanium

Refurbished

10GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£35.29 a month, £29 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 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Pro cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is cheaper on contract at £875.96 over the life of the deal from £35.29 per month with £29.00 upfront.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Apple iPhone 16 Pro's 6.3", both screens are similarly sharp at around 458 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 16 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Pro?

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £569.99.

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro comes in 512GB.

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

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

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is lighter but the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is more compact. It's 9g lighter at 190 grams, though the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is slimmer at 7mm thick.

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, 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 Pro and Motorola Edge 70 Pro run?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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.