Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Motorola Edge 40
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 11 Pro commands a $999 premium with its refined A13 Bionic chipset, delivering exceptional single-threaded performance and iOS optimization that professional users appreciate. Its Super Retina XDR OLED display offers brilliant 1200-nit peak brightness with superior color accuracy, though the 60Hz refresh feels dated. Camera excellence shines through the triple-lens system with reliable 2x optical zoom and excellent low-light capability via f/1.8 aperture. Motorola's Edge 40 undercuts at $499 with impressive value: 5G connectivity, 144Hz pOLED display, faster 68W charging, and larger 4400mAh battery for extended endurance. Its 50MP main sensor captures higher resolution images, while MediaTek Dimensity 8020 handles everyday tasks competently, though thermal throttling concerns exist under sustained loads. Performance gap favors Apple for gaming and heavy apps; battery and display refresh rate favor Motorola. For professionals and iOS devotees, the iPhone 11 Pro justifies its cost. Budget-conscious users seeking versatility should choose the Edge 40.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro if…
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- →18W fast charger included in the box
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 if…
- →Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- →144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- →f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Pros
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- A13 Bionic was the fastest mobile chip in 2019
- Premium matte glass finish
Cons
- No 5G support
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Smaller battery than Pro Max
- Wide notch design
- Starting at $999 for 64 GB was steep
Motorola Edge 40
Pros
- Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- 144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
- 68W fast charging with wireless charging at this price
- Vegan leather option provides a unique, grippy texture
Cons
- Dimensity 8020 is a mid-range chip — not flagship performance
- Only one OS update promised by Motorola
- 4400 mAh battery is modest for heavy users
- No telephoto camera for zoom shots
- 256 GB single storage option with no expansion
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 167 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3046 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 68W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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