Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 15 Plus delivers flagship performance with its A16 Bionic chip and exceptional software optimization, paired with a stunning 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display. Motorola's Edge 50 Ultra counters with superior hardware specs: faster 144Hz refresh rate (vs 60Hz), more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, significantly better charging (125W wired, 50W wireless vs 20W/15W), and a versatile quad-camera system with 50MP main sensor and 3x periscope telephoto. Storage starts at 512GB on the Motorola versus 128GB on Apple. Display brightness favors Motorola (2500 nits vs 2000 nits). However, iPhone 15 Plus excels in computational photography, video recording quality, and long-term software support. At $100 less, the iPhone 15 Plus offers superior value for those prioritizing ecosystem and reliability, while power users and Android enthusiasts seeking cutting-edge hardware specifications should choose the Edge 50 Ultra.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Plus if…
- →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
Buy the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if…
- →Versatile triple 50MP+ camera with periscope telephoto
- →Extremely fast 125W wired and 50W wireless charging
- →Bright 144Hz LTPO pOLED display
Category Scores
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 Ultra
Pros
- Versatile triple 50MP+ camera with periscope telephoto
- Extremely fast 125W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Bright 144Hz LTPO pOLED display
- Premium materials including vegan leather and wood options
- Clean near-stock Android
Cons
- Only 4500 mAh battery (small for a flagship)
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a step below the 8 Gen 3
- Limited software update commitment vs rivals
- Curved display not for everyone
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 197 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or wood back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, 1/1.3" Omnivision OV50H |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.0, 122-degree, autofocus |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP 3x periscope, f/2.4, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| 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 | LTPO pOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz A720 + 3x2.0 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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