Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 13 Pro positions itself as the premium choice with its superior display technology, exceptional A15 Bionic performance, and refined Ceramic Shield durability. The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen peaks at 1200 nits with pristine color accuracy, while the Hexa-core processor delivers consistently fast app launches and gaming performance. Camera versatility leans toward the iPhone with its 3x telephoto lens and ProRes video recording at 60fps, though the Moto's 50MP main sensor and OIS offers impressive daylight shots. Motorola's Moto G Stylus 5G counters with genuine value engineering: a larger 6.7-inch pOLED display, substantially larger 5000mAh battery delivering all-day-plus longevity, and 30W fast charging versus Apple's 20W. The included stylus adds unique productivity value. Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 handles everyday tasks competently but lacks the raw performance for demanding games. At $399 versus $999, the Moto G Stylus 5G provides 60% of the iPhone's capability for 40% of the cost, making it exceptional for budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life and screen size. The iPhone 13 Pro justifies its premium through processing power, camera sophistication, and iOS ecosystem cohesion for content creators and power users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 Pro if…
- →ProMotion 120Hz adaptive display
- →Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording
- →Durable Ceramic Shield front cover
Buy the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) if…
- →Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- →Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- →IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Pros
- ProMotion 120Hz adaptive display
- Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording
- Durable Ceramic Shield front cover
- Excellent A15 Bionic performance
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- 12 MP camera system unchanged resolution
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- Relatively small 3095 mAh battery
- Starting at $999 was expensive
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Pros
- Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
- Wireless charging support is uncommon in this segment
- Large 5000 mAh battery with respectable 30W fast charging
Cons
- Stylus lacks Bluetooth or air gesture features like S Pen
- No telephoto camera for zoom photography
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- Only one OS update and three years of security patches
- Video recording maxes out at 4K@30fps
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 190 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front | Vegan leather back, plastic frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 162.6 x 75 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, ProRes, Cinematic mode | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3095 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 30W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| 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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