{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-17-ultra-vs-motorola-edge-70-max/",
    "generated": "2026-09-21T15:31:12+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra vs Motorola Edge 70 Max",
    "answer": "The Motorola Edge 70 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Apple iPhone 17 Ultra still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 205,999 against PKR 544,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-17-ultra",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-17-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-12-2025-09_11_49-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 544999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-13T06:15:41+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 68.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 36.3,
                "overall": 77.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "around October 30, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "~163 × 77 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "215 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass (Apple)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19 Pro (3nm, TSMC)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple CPU",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU (next-gen, ray-tracing capable)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19 (expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 48 MP ultra-wide • 12 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth (AF)",
                    "Video recording": "• 4K@24/30/60fps • ProRes, Dolby Vision HDR • Spatial video support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion (~5000 mAh)",
                    "Wired charging": "• 35–40W wired (expected) • MagSafe wireless • Reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "eSIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes (Apple Pay)",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID (3D facial recognition, TrueDepth) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Compass Barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip (precision finding, AirTag, spatial features)",
                    "USB": "USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Motorola Edge 70 Max",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-70-max",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/brand/motorola-edge-70-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-11_26_50-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 205999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-31T06:41:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163 × 77 × 8.29 mm",
                    "Weight": "221 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Extreme AMOLED, 144Hz HDR10+, 10-bit, 7000 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Prime cores up to 3.8GHz + 6× Performance cores up to 3.3GHz).",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing.",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB/12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, 119°) + 2-in-1 Light Sensor, LED Flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm pixel size.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 4K HDR10+ at 60/30fps, 1080p at 60/30fps, Slow Motion 1080p at 240/120fps; Front: 4K at 30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7100 mAh, Silicon-Carbon, Non-Removable.",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired TurboPower + 25W Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz).",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0.",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Magnetometer / E-Compass Sensor Hub SAR Sensor Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0."
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "motorola-edge-70-max",
        "margin": 9.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 66,
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 72
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 97,
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 68.3,
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 100,
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 87.5,
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 36.3,
                    "motorola-edge-70-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Edge 70 Max costs PKR 339,000 less.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Max packs a 2,100 mAh larger battery.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Max charges 50W faster.",
        "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Max has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or Motorola Edge 70 Max?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.5 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 17 Ultra and Motorola Edge 70 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra is listed at PKR 544,999 and Motorola Edge 70 Max at PKR 205,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Max cheaper by PKR 339,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or Motorola Edge 70 Max?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra carries a 5000 mAh cell and Motorola Edge 70 Max a 7100 mAh cell, with 40W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or Motorola Edge 70 Max?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra runs the Apple A19 Pro (3nm, TSMC) while Motorola Edge 70 Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm),."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}