Apple iPhone 15 vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
Motorola Edge 70 Max wins 4 of 5. Buy Motorola Edge 70 Max if you want longer battery life, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryMotorola Edge 70 Max. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 6. It has a 7100 mAh battery.
- SpeedMotorola Edge 70 Max. Faster for games and heavy apps: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, speed score 8 out of 10, against 7.
- UpdatesMotorola Edge 70 Max. Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch).
- PriceMotorola Edge 70 Max. Costs 12% less.
Overall, Motorola Edge 70 Max wins 4 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickApple iPhone 15 | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Suggested by TuvvoPoco X8 Pro MaxWins 9 of 10 key areas against Apple iPhone 15₹10,901 cheaper for 12GB + 256GB, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection, upgrades for longer, security fixes for longer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹59,900 6GB + 128GB | ₹59,999 12GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹48,999 12GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | Down ₹20,000 (25%) ₹79,900 at launch, ₹59,900 now 6GB + 128GB model | Down ₹2,509 (4.6%) ₹54,999 at launch, ₹52,490 now 8GB + 256GB model | Up ₹6,000 (14%) ₹42,999 at launch, ₹48,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 6GB + 128GB: ₹59,900 6GB + 256GB: price not known | 8GB + 256GB: ₹52,490 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 | 12GB + 256GB: ₹48,999 12GB + 512GB: ₹52,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits | Fastest in its price range: speed 9/10 | |
| Launched | 12 September 2023 | 15 July 2026 | 17 March 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | iOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2028 | Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades) | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Mar 2030 (4 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Sep 2028 (5 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Mar 2032 (6 years from launch) | |
| Software now | iOS 27.0.1, launched with iOS 17 | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | Best rating of these phones8.5/10 | |
| Battery | Lasts a day for light to normal use; charging is slow. 3349 mAh | Solid battery life from 7100mAh, 90W wired charging and 25W magnetic wireless charging. 7100 mAh | Best battery of these phonesExcellent battery life from a 9000mAh battery, with 100W fast charging. 9000 mAh | |
| Camera | Best camera of these phonesGood 48MP main camera and great video; no zoom lens. | Best camera of these phonesGood main and selfie cameras, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | Capable main camera with good 2x shots, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | |
| Speed | The A16 chip is smooth for apps and games but can't run Apple Intelligence. | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is fast for gaming and multitasking. | Best speed of these phonesDimensity 9500s is one of the fastest chips at this price, great for games. | |
| Screen size | 6.1 inch | 6.82 inch | 6.83 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 60Hz, standard | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 2,000 nits, easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | 3,500 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 20W wired, 15W wireless | 90W wired, 25W wireless | Best charging of these phones100W wired, no wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | No | |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | Best water and dust of these phonesIP66/IP68: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones171 g | 221 g | 220 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones7.8 mm | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt | Black, White, Blue | |
| Catch | No Apple Intelligence, a 60Hz screen and 6GB RAM. Apple no longer sells it itself: buy from Flipkart, Amazon or big shops. | Weak camera setup for the price, somewhat heavy, and only one storage size. | Somewhat heavy, with no telephoto camera and a basic 8MP wide-angle. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | Tom's Guide | GSMArena Smartprix 7.0/10 MySmartPrice | GSMArena TechRadar |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Full specifications (tap to open)
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| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Motorola Edge 70 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (1179 x 2556), 60Hz, 2000 nits peak, Dynamic Island | 6.82-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 7000 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | 6-core: 2x performance @ 3.46GHz + 4x efficiency @ 2.02GHz | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 3.8GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.32GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Apple 5-core GPU | Adreno 829 |
| AI chip (NPU) | 16-core Neural Engine (17 TOPS) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 6GB + 128GB, 6GB + 256GB (NVMe storage; RAM type not officially stated) | 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 7100 mAh |
| Charging | Wired USB-C (about 20W, 50% in 30 min), 15W MagSafe wireless, 4.5W reverse wired | 90W wired, 25W magnetic Qi2.2 wireless, 5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 48MP main (f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.4); 12MP front | 50 MP Sony LYT-710 main (1/1.56", f/1.8, 24mm, OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide (1/4", f/2.2, 13mm, 119 degrees) + auxiliary lens; 32 MP selfie |
| Water and dust | IP68 (6m for 30 mins) | IP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H |
| Size and weight | 7.8mm thick, 171g | 8.3mm thick, 221g |
| Software | iOS 17 at launch, iOS 27.0.1 now | Hello UI (Android 16) at launch, Hello UI (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 5 years promised | 3 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, USB-C 2.0, satellite SOS | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 5G | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers; Taptic Engine | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | PWM dimming (rate not officially stated); touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Large vapour cooling chamber (size not officially stated) |
| Colours | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt |
Where to buy
- Apple iPhone 15₹59,900
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Opens 6GB + 128GB.
- Motorola Edge 70 Max₹52,490
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Opens 8GB + 256GB.
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Common questions
- Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 or Motorola Edge 70 Max?
- Motorola Edge 70 Max wins 4 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Motorola Edge 70 Max if you want longer battery life, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Motorola Edge 70 Max lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Apple iPhone 15 (6GB + 128GB) costs ₹59,900, Motorola Edge 70 Max (8GB + 256GB) costs ₹52,490.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Apple iPhone 15, now on iOS 27.0.1. iOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2028. Security patches: until about Sep 2028 (5 years from launch). Motorola Edge 70 Max, now on Hello UI (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch).
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