iPhone 16 vs Edge 70
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iPhone 16 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: iPhone 16 59 · Edge 70 55 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Edge 70's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch p-oled, 1.5k, 120hz, up to 4500 nits.
The iPhone 16's Apple A18 is simply the faster chip.
The Edge 70 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
4,800mAh vs 3,561mAh — the Edge 70 lasts longer between charges.
The iPhone 16 is supported until Sep 2031 — 23 months longer than the Edge 70.
Overall value goes to the iPhone 16 at $11.08 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 16 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $699 | $730 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.7-inch P-OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 4500 nits |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 3,561 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Charging | Wired fast charge — 50% in ~30 min with 20W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25W | 68W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm | 160 × 74 × 5.99 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 159 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Sep 2031 | Oct 2029 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.