Apple iPhone 15 vs Motorola Edge 40
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 15 delivers superior display quality with its 2000-nit Super Retina XDR OLED screen and powerful A16 Bionic chip, ensuring smooth performance and excellent color accuracy. However, Motorola's Edge 40 offers exceptional value at $499, featuring a larger 6.55-inch 144Hz pOLED display, significantly bigger 4400 mAh battery with 68W fast charging, and a higher resolution 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization. Performance-wise, the A16 Bionic outpaces the Dimensity 8020, but the Edge 40's 8GB RAM handles daily tasks competently. Video recording favors iPhone 15 with 4K@60fps Dolby Vision support versus 4K@30fps on Motorola. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing screen size, battery life, and charging speed, Motorola Edge 40 presents outstanding value. iPhone 15 suits those valuing refined performance, superior display tech, and iOS ecosystem integration. The choice depends on priorities: premium polish or practical value.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 if…
- →Dynamic Island brought to base model
- →48 MP main camera upgrade
- →Switched to USB-C port
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 15
Pros
- Dynamic Island brought to base model
- 48 MP main camera upgrade
- Switched to USB-C port
- Strong A16 Bionic performance
- Comfortable lightweight design
Cons
- Stuck at 60Hz refresh rate
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
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 15 | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 171 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 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 | 3349 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 | 2556 x 1179 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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