Apple iPhone 11 vs Moto G84
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 11 delivers superior processing power through the A13 Bionic chipset, ensuring faster app launches and smooth multitasking with only 4GB RAM compared to the Moto G84's 6GB. Apple's ecosystem integration, consistent iOS updates, and refined camera processing with 4K60fps video recording justify the premium. However, the Moto G84 compensates with a larger 6.55-inch P-OLED display offering 1300 nits brightness and 120Hz refresh rate versus the iPhone's 625-nit IPS LCD at 60Hz. The G84's 5000mAh battery easily outlasts the iPhone 11's 3110mAh capacity, and 33W fast charging beats Apple's 18W solution. Camera megapixel counts favor Moto (50MP main vs 12MP), though iPhone's computational photography typically produces superior real-world results. The iPhone 11 commands a 2.5x price premium, warranting consideration only if you value iOS, long-term software support, and camera reliability. For budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life, screen quality, and 5G connectivity, the Moto G84 delivers remarkable value at $279.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 if…
- →Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- →Night mode on main camera
- →Dual camera system with ultrawide
Buy the Moto G84 if…
- →P-OLED display at a budget price is rare
- →5000 mAh battery with excellent endurance
- →Lightweight and thin at 168 g
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11
Pros
- Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- Night mode on main camera
- Dual camera system with ultrawide
- Great battery life for the price
- Wide range of color options
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution on 6.1-inch screen
- No telephoto camera
- 5W charger in the box (no fast charger)
- No 5G connectivity
Moto G84
Pros
- P-OLED display at a budget price is rare
- 5000 mAh battery with excellent endurance
- Lightweight and thin at 168 g
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Clean near-stock Android
Cons
- Snapdragon 695 struggles with heavy games
- No wireless charging
- IP52 is basic splash resistance
- Only Wi-Fi 5 at this point
- Slow software update cadence from Motorola
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Moto G84 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 168 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 160.04 x 74.04 x 7.99 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3110 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 33W TurboPower |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | P-OLED |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x1.7 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
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