{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/iphone-17e-vs-motorola-edge-70-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T09:55:39+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "iPhone 17e vs Motorola Edge 70 Plus",
    "answer": "The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and value for money. The iPhone 17e still wins on performance, 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 329,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "iPhone 17e",
            "slug": "iphone-17e",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-13-2026-10_48_52-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-13T05:58:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 64,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 61.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 57.1,
                "overall": 73.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected Q4 2025,Pakistan",
                    "Dimensions": "160.8 × 77.6 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (up to 6m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion HDR10, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19 (3 nm, expected)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core (Apple custom)",
                    "GPU": "Apple 6-core GPU",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19 (out of the box)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 12 MP ultra-wide • 12 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth",
                    "Video recording": "• 4K@24/30/60fps • Dolby Vision HDR • ProRes (select modes)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4700 mAh (expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "27W wired • 15W MagSafe wireless • Reverse charging (accessories)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM (global) / Single SIM + eSIM (region-dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB-C (USB 3, EU-mandated)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 6.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17e": 64,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 57
                },
                "leader": "iphone-17e"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "iphone-17e": 97,
                    "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": {
                    "iphone-17e": 61.6,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17e": 100,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17e": 50,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17e": 57.1,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus costs PKR 135,000 less.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus charges 18W faster.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, iPhone 17e or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.7 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and value for money. iPhone 17e 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 iPhone 17e and Motorola Edge 70 Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17e is listed at PKR 329,999 and Motorola Edge 70 Plus at PKR 194,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus cheaper by PKR 135,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, iPhone 17e or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17e 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 phone has the better battery, iPhone 17e or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads on battery. iPhone 17e carries a 4700 mAh cell and Motorola Edge 70 Plus a 6500 mAh cell, with 27W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17e or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17e is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17e runs the Apple A19 (3 nm, expected) 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/)."
}