{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-18-pro-max-vs-motorola-edge-70-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-09-14T08:08:14+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 70 Plus",
    "answer": "The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 194,999 against PKR 560,000.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-Max-1024x576.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 560000,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-10T09:01:11+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 63.8,
                "battery": 79.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 33,
                "overall": 69.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 18, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm",
                    "Weight": "249 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2868 × 1320 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield 2 front"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A20 Pro",
                    "CPU": "6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores)",
                    "GPU": "7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 27"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP Pro Fusion camera system",
                    "Selfie camera": "18MP Center Stage camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6",
                    "NFC": "Yes, with reader mode",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors",
                    "USB": "USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-70-plus",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-edge-70-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-10_51_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 194999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T06:04:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 3, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X,",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "motorola-edge-70-plus",
        "margin": 10.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 54,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 57
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-18-pro-max": 63.8,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 79.9,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 81.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 100,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 87.5,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 50
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 33,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus costs PKR 365,001 less.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus packs a 933 mAh larger battery.",
        "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 15W faster.",
        "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,792 GB more storage.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.5 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 18 Pro Max and Motorola Edge 70 Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Motorola Edge 70 Plus at PKR 194,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus cheaper by PKR 365,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Motorola Edge 70 Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}