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Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Motorola Edge 40 Pro

Apple's iPhone 14 Pro commands premium pricing with its superior A16 Bionic chip, exceptional 2000-nit display brightness, and 48MP main camera with ProRaw capabilities. Motorola's Edge 40 Pro counters with a larger 6.67-inch display, significantly faster 125W charging, bigger 4600mAh battery, and higher megapixel count across all cameras including a 60MP selfie. Performance-wise, the A16 edges out Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in real-world responsiveness and optimization. However, Motorola delivers better value at $200 cheaper, with faster charging that practically eliminates battery anxiety, superior video recording at 8K, and more RAM. Display quality heavily favors iPhone's brighter OLED panel and better color accuracy. For photography enthusiasts prioritizing computational photography and ecosystem integration, the iPhone 14 Pro justifies its premium. Those seeking better battery life, faster charging, and more raw specs should choose the Edge 40 Pro.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Apple
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
$999
8.6/10
Winner
VS
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Motorola
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
$799
8.1/10

Full Specifications

SpecApple iPhone 14 ProMotorola Edge 40 Pro
SoftwareiOS 16Android 13
Body
Weight206 g199 g
MaterialStainless steel frameAluminum frame, vegan leather back
IP ratingIP68IP68
Dimensions147.5 x 71.5 x 7.85 mm163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 mm
Camera
Main camera48 MP50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Front camera12 MP60 MP, f/2.2
Video4K@60fps Dolby Vision8K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Telephoto12 MP 3x12 MP, f/1.6, 2x optical zoom
Ultrawide12 MP50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree
Memory
RAM6 GB12 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB256 GB
Battery
Capacity3200 mAh4600 mAh
Charging27W wired125W TurboPower wired
Wireless charging15W MagSafe15W wireless
Display
Size6.1 inches6.67 inches
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, LTPOpOLED
Resolution2556 x 11792400 x 1080
Refresh rate120Hz165Hz
Brightness (nits)20001600
Processor
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUApple GPU (5-core)Adreno 740
ChipsetApple A16 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBLightningUSB-C 3.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3

Category Scores

Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Value
7.5
8.6
Camera
9.0
8.7
Battery
7.2
8.9
Display
9.2
8.0
Performance
9.1
8.8

Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Pros

  • Introduced the Dynamic Island cutout design
  • Massive 48 MP camera jump with ProRAW support
  • Always-on display first on iPhone
  • ProMotion 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
  • Compact Pro form factor easy to handle one-handed

Cons

  • Still uses Lightning connector at $999
  • Heavy stainless steel frame
  • Charging speeds lag far behind Android rivals
  • Smaller battery than Pro Max model

Motorola Edge 40 Pro

Pros

  • 125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
  • 165Hz display is among the smoothest available
  • 60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
  • Near-stock Android with minimal bloatware
  • IP68 with stylish vegan leather finish

Cons

  • Telephoto is only 2x (no periscope option)
  • Software update support shorter than Google/Samsung
  • Only one storage configuration
  • Curved display prone to accidental touches

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