Apple iPhone 13 vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 13 excels with its premium A15 Bionic processor delivering exceptional performance and iOS reliability, plus a compact 6.1-inch display perfect for one-handed use. However, Edge 50 Pro dominates on hardware specs: 50MP main camera with OIS versus iPhone's basic 12MP, superior 144Hz display at 2000 nits brightness, massive 4500mAh battery with 125W charging, and 12GB RAM. Video recording favors iPhone with 4K@60fps Dolby Vision, while Edge 50 Pro offers telephoto zoom capability. At $799 versus $499, the iPhone commands premium pricing for ecosystem integration and consistent updates. Edge 50 Pro delivers substantially better value with flagship features at mid-range pricing, making it ideal for specs-conscious buyers. iPhone remains the choice for those prioritizing performance consistency, camera video quality, and iOS ecosystem. For maximum hardware value, Edge 50 Pro is the clear winner.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 if…
- →Significantly improved battery life over iPhone 12
- →Cinematic mode for video storytelling
- →Strong A15 Bionic chip handles anything
Buy the Motorola Edge 50 Pro if…
- →125W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast for the price
- →f/1.4 aperture main camera captures excellent low-light shots
- →IP68 water resistance on a mid-range Motorola is a first
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13
Pros
- Significantly improved battery life over iPhone 12
- Cinematic mode for video storytelling
- Strong A15 Bionic chip handles anything
- Bright and vibrant OLED panel
- Solid value compared to Pro tier
Cons
- Only 60Hz display while Android rivals offered 120Hz
- Lightning connector showing its age
- Notch remains largely unchanged
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 transfer speeds over Lightning
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast for the price
- f/1.4 aperture main camera captures excellent low-light shots
- IP68 water resistance on a mid-range Motorola is a first
- 144Hz display is smoother than most 120Hz competitors
- Near-stock Android experience with minimal bloat
Cons
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is slower than similarly-priced Snapdragon 8 phones
- 4500 mAh battery is on the small side
- 13MP ultrawide is weaker than rival triple-camera setups
- Software update track record is historically slow for Motorola
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Motorola Edge 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 14 (Hello UI) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 186 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3227 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 125W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 2000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 720 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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