Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 40
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max commands a premium price with its flagship A15 Bionic processor, exceptional display quality at 1000 nits peak brightness, and versatile ProRes video recording capabilities. Motorola's Edge 40 offers compelling value at less than half the cost, featuring a higher refresh rate display at 144Hz, faster 68W charging, and a higher megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization. Performance-wise, the A15 Bionic significantly outpaces the Dimensity 8020 in real-world speed and efficiency. However, the Edge 40's 50MP camera with f/1.4 aperture captures impressive detail despite the iPhone's superior computational photography and video features. Battery capacity is nearly identical, but the Motorola's TurboPower charging reaches full charge substantially faster. For professional video work and gaming, the iPhone 13 Pro Max justifies its premium. For everyday photography and value-conscious buyers, the Motorola Edge 40 delivers remarkable capability at an accessible price point. Choose the iPhone if performance and ecosystem matter most; select the Motorola for practical, budget-friendly excellence.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max if…
- →ProMotion 120Hz display arrived for first time on iPhone Pro
- →Best-in-class battery life among 2021 iPhones
- →ProRes video recording up to 4K
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 13 Pro Max
Pros
- ProMotion 120Hz display arrived for first time on iPhone Pro
- Best-in-class battery life among 2021 iPhones
- ProRes video recording up to 4K
- Macro photography with ultrawide camera
- Cinematic mode for shallow depth-of-field video
Cons
- Very heavy at 238 g
- Notch still present despite slimmed-down design
- Lightning connector limiting transfer speeds
- Large size is unwieldy for smaller hands
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 13 Pro Max | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 238 g | 167 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 mm | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision ProRes | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4352 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 68W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 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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