Head to head

iPhone 17e vs Motorola Edge 70 Plus

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Motorola Edge 70 Plus takes it by 6.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance iPhone 17e leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the iPhone 17e if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Plus if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification iPhone 17e Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 329,999 PKR 194,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected Q4 2025,Pakistan September 3, 2026
Dimensions 160.8 × 77.6 × 7.8 mm 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm
Weight 195 g Better 196 g
Water resistance IP68 (up to 6m for 30 minutes) IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi) Better 1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density)
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion HDR10, Dolby Vision AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+
Protection Ceramic Shield Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Apple A19 (3 nm, expected) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Hexa-core (Apple custom) Octa-core
GPU Apple 6-core GPU Adreno 810
Operating system iOS 19 (out of the box) Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 8GB LPDDR5X,
Internal storage 256 GB 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera • 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 12 MP ultra-wide • 12 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom) 200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Better
Selfie camera 12 MP TrueDepth 32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama, Better
Video recording • 4K@24/30/60fps • Dolby Vision HDR • ProRes (select modes) 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 4700 mAh (expected) 6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable Better
Wired charging 27W wired • 15W MagSafe wireless • Reverse charging (accessories) 45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (global) / Single SIM + eSIM (region-dependent) Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
USB USB-C (USB 3, EU-mandated) USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, iPhone 17e or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?

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.

What is the price of iPhone 17e and Motorola Edge 70 Plus in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, iPhone 17e or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, iPhone 17e or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?

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.

Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17e or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.