Apple iPhone 14 vs Motorola Edge 40
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 14 delivers premium performance through its A15 Bionic chip, offering snappier daily operations and superior gaming capability compared to Motorola's MediaTek Dimensity 8020. Display quality favors Apple with its 60Hz Super Retina XDR OLED producing better color accuracy, though the Edge 40's 144Hz pOLED screen provides smoother scrolling and gaming visuals. Camera systems differ significantly: iPhone 14 excels at video with 4K Dolby Vision at 60fps and computational photography, while Edge 40 impresses with its 50MP main sensor featuring optical image stabilization and macro capabilities. Battery capacity heavily favors Motorola at 4400mAh with blazing 68W charging versus iPhone's 3279mAh and 20W charging. Edge 40's $300 price advantage makes it exceptional value for hardware, though iOS ecosystem loyalty and A15 longevity appeal to Apple users. Motorola Edge 40 wins for practical consumers prioritizing battery life and charging speed.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 if…
- →Emergency SOS via satellite debuted on iPhone 14
- →Action mode for stabilized video without a gimbal
- →Reliable A15 Bionic performance for daily tasks
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 if…
- →Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- →144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- →f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14
Pros
- Emergency SOS via satellite debuted on iPhone 14
- Action mode for stabilized video without a gimbal
- Reliable A15 Bionic performance for daily tasks
- Comfortable lightweight body
- Crash Detection safety feature
Cons
- Carries over A15 Bionic from iPhone 13 Pro
- No 48 MP camera upgrade reserved for Pro models
- Still uses Lightning at $799
- Only 60Hz display with no ProMotion
- Same design as iPhone 13
Motorola Edge 40
Pros
- Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- 144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
- 68W fast charging with wireless charging at this price
- Vegan leather option provides a unique, grippy texture
Cons
- Dimensity 8020 is a mid-range chip — not flagship performance
- Only one OS update promised by Motorola
- 4400 mAh battery is modest for heavy users
- No telephoto camera for zoom shots
- 256 GB single storage option with no expansion
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 172 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3279 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 68W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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