Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Apple's iPhone 15 Plus delivers premium performance with the A16 Bionic chip and superior video capabilities (4K@60fps with Dolby Vision), but the Motorola Edge 50 Pro offers exceptional value at half the price. Motorola's advantage lies in its 144Hz display versus iPhone's 60Hz, faster 125W charging versus 20W wired, 50W wireless charging, and a more versatile camera system with telephoto lens and higher megapixel front camera. Performance-wise, the A16 still edges out Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 for raw speed and gaming, while iPhone's iOS ecosystem provides tighter integration. Battery capacity favors Motorola (4500mAh vs 4383mAh). For users prioritizing raw specs, charging speed, and display smoothness, the Edge 50 Pro delivers remarkable value. For those invested in Apple's ecosystem seeking flagship performance and video prowess, iPhone 15 Plus justifies its premium. Budget-conscious buyers should strongly consider Motorola.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Motorola Edge 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 14 (Hello UI) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 186 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 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 | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 125W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 720 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
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
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