Apple iPhone 12 vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 12 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPhone 12 is the cheaper of the two at $799 versus $850, a difference of about $51. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 12 stands out for first iphone with 5g connectivity, while Motorola Edge 70 Pro is praised for exceptional 144hz oled display with 3000 nits peak brightness. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 if…
- →First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- →Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- →Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Pro if…
- →Exceptional 144Hz OLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
- →Fast 125W wired charging for quick top-ups
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version delivers flagship performance
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- First iPhone with 5G connectivity
- Ceramic Shield front cover is four times more drop-resistant
- Flat-edge design is comfortable and stylish
- A14 Bionic delivers excellent performance and efficiency
- Dolby Vision HDR video recording is a first for any smartphone
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors offered 90Hz or 120Hz
- Small 2815 mAh battery offers mediocre battery life
- 64 GB base storage is inadequate in 2020
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto lens — only dual camera
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Pros
- Exceptional 144Hz OLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
- Fast 125W wired charging for quick top-ups
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version delivers flagship performance
- Versatile camera setup with 3x telephoto and optical stabilization
- IP68 dust and water resistance rating
Cons
- No wireless charging despite premium pricing
- 4500mAh battery may struggle with 144Hz display endurance
- Limited to single 3x telephoto option, no 10x zoom
- Heavy at 186g with thick bezels
- Higher-than-average price point for market segment
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Motorola Edge 70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 164 g | — |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50MP f/1.6 OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32MP f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12MP f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10MP f/2.0 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | — |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 4500mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 125W wired |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2664 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | — |
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | Lightning | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Espresso Black, Platinum Gray |
| Weight | — | 186g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version |
| Storage | — | 512GB |
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