Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Motorola Moto G Power (2024)
The Verdict
Both phones share a 6.7-inch screen, but their positioning couldn't be more different. The iPhone 14 Plus commands a $900 price point with Apple's A15 Bionic chip, delivering consistent performance, a superior 1200-nit OLED display with 60Hz refresh rate, and premium 12 MP camera system with sensor-shift OIS and Cinematic video mode. Its 4325 mAh battery powers through a full day comfortably. The Moto G Power 2024 undercuts at $299 with respectable everyday performance from the Dimensity 7020 processor, a larger 5000 mAh battery, 120Hz LCD screen, and higher megapixel cameras (50 MP main, 16 MP front). However, the Motorola uses plastic construction, its LCD panel reaches only 400 nits, and video is limited to 1080p at 30fps. iPhone 14 Plus delivers flagship reliability, MagSafe ecosystem integration, and five-year software support. Moto G Power prioritizes battery endurance and value. Choose iPhone 14 Plus if you prioritize performance, display quality, and camera capabilities. Pick the Moto G Power if budget dominates and you need maximum battery life with acceptable photography.
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 Motorola Moto G Power (2024) if…
- →All-day 5000 mAh battery
- →Wireless charging at a budget price
- →Premium-feeling vegan leather back
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- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models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
Motorola Moto G Power (2024)
Pros
- All-day 5000 mAh battery
- Wireless charging at a budget price
- Premium-feeling vegan leather back
- 120Hz display refresh rate
- Clean near-stock Android experience
Cons
- LCD panel is dim at 400 nits
- Modest Dimensity 7020 performance
- Only 1080p video recording
- IP52 splash resistance only
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Motorola Moto G Power (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 183 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic frame, vegan leather back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 167.2 x 76.5 x 8.5 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 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 118-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LCD IPS |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 400 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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