Motorola
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black)
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 128GB · Black
76
/ 100
From $899
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 22
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ LTPO · Titanium
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) lands at 76 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 22 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) if…
- ✓Near-stock Android
- ✓Unlocked universal compatibility
- ✓Affordable pricing
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- ✓New vapor-chamber cooling
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) 76
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Score breakdown
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black)
76 cpu 76
gpu 72
camera 72
battery 76
display 74
design 74
iPhone 17 Pro Max
98 cpu 100
gpu 98
camera 98
battery 90
display 95
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Display | — | 6.9″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2868×1320 |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Rear camera | — | 48 MP + 48 MP UW + 48 MP 6× tele |
| Battery | — | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45W wired, 30W MagSafe |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
| Weight | — | 232 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black)
Pros
- +Near-stock Android
- +Unlocked universal compatibility
- +Affordable pricing
Cons
- −Update window shorter than Pixel
- −Camera trails flagships
- −Limited top-tier features
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- +Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- +New vapor-chamber cooling
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Premium price
- −Weight crept up with titanium chassis
- −Still 45 W charging ceiling
FAQ: Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 22. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $899, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 128GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro Max last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.