Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Moto Edge 30 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones offer large 6.7-inch displays and 5G connectivity, but serve different priorities. iPhone 14 Plus delivers superior display quality with 1200 nits brightness and 60Hz Super Retina XDR OLED, paired with the exceptionally fast A15 Bionic chip and excellent iOS ecosystem integration. Moto Edge 30 Pro counters with a 144Hz refresh rate, larger 4800 mAh battery, faster 68W charging, and more versatile camera system featuring a 50MP main sensor and 60MP selfie camera. Camera performance favors Moto for megapixel count and versatility, while iPhone excels in computational photography and video stability. Battery life advantages go to Moto, though iPhone's MagSafe ecosystem adds convenience. At $200 less, the Moto Edge 30 Pro represents stronger value for power users prioritizing specs and charging speed. iPhone 14 Plus suits those invested in Apple's ecosystem and valuing refined performance over raw specifications.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the Moto Edge 30 Pro if…
- →144Hz P-OLED display is buttery smooth
- →68W fast charging
- →60 MP selfie camera is excellent
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
Moto Edge 30 Pro
Pros
- 144Hz P-OLED display is buttery smooth
- 68W fast charging
- 60 MP selfie camera is excellent
- 50 MP ultrawide is high quality
- Near-stock Android experience
Cons
- 2 MP depth camera is useless
- IP52 rating is only splash-proof
- No telephoto camera
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating
- Slow software update schedule
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Moto Edge 30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 12 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 163.06 x 75.95 x 8.79 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 60 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 68W TurboPower wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | P-OLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1050 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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