Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
The Verdict
Both flagships deliver premium experiences at similar price points, but emphasize different strengths. iPhone 13 Pro Max excels with its proven A15 Bionic chip delivering consistent performance, superior color accuracy through its 1000-nit Super Retina XDR display, and Apple's video prowess with ProRes recording. Motorola Edge 50 Ultra counters with a brighter 2500-nit panel, faster 144Hz refresh, substantially more RAM (up to 16GB vs 6GB), and aggressive charging,125W wired and 50W wireless dwarf Apple's 27W and 15W respectively. Camera hardware favors Motorola's 50MP main sensor with OIS and larger aperture, though iPhone's computational photography remains competitive. Battery capacity slightly favors Motorola at 4500mAh. For productivity and gaming, Motorola's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with 12-16GB RAM and 1TB storage options provide tangible advantages. iPhone users benefit from ecosystem integration and longevity. Choose iPhone 13 Pro Max for videography, privacy, and timeless design; select Motorola Edge 50 Ultra for raw specs, faster charging, and Android flexibility at a $100 savings.
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 50 Ultra if…
- →Versatile triple 50MP+ camera with periscope telephoto
- →Extremely fast 125W wired and 50W wireless charging
- →Bright 144Hz LTPO pOLED display
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 50 Ultra
Pros
- Versatile triple 50MP+ camera with periscope telephoto
- Extremely fast 125W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Bright 144Hz LTPO pOLED display
- Premium materials including vegan leather and wood options
- Clean near-stock Android
Cons
- Only 4500 mAh battery (small for a flagship)
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a step below the 8 Gen 3
- Limited software update commitment vs rivals
- Curved display not for everyone
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 238 g | 197 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or wood back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 mm | 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, 1/1.3" Omnivision OV50H |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision ProRes | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | 64 MP 3x periscope, f/2.4, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.0, 122-degree, autofocus |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4352 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 125W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | LTPO pOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 2500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz A720 + 3x2.0 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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