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Apple iPhone 15 vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro

Apple's iPhone 15 delivers flagship performance with the A16 Bionic chipset and superior iOS optimization, featuring a compact 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display and refined 48MP main camera system. Motorola's Edge 50 Pro counters with a larger 6.7-inch 144Hz pOLED screen, more RAM (12GB vs 6GB), and a versatile camera setup including 3x optical zoom and 50MP front sensor. Battery capacity heavily favors Motorola—4500mAh with 125W charging versus iPhone's 3349mAh with 20W wired. Performance-wise, the A16 still edges Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 in real-world responsiveness, though the gap narrows yearly. At $499 versus $799, Motorola offers exceptional value with faster charging, larger display, and more practical camera versatility. Choose iPhone 15 for premium ecosytem integration and compact design; select Edge 50 Pro if you prioritize screen size, battery endurance, and best-in-class charging speeds at a significantly lower price.

Apple iPhone 15
Apple
Apple iPhone 15
$799
8.1/10
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Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Motorola
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
$499
8.4/10
Winner

Full Specifications

SpecApple iPhone 15Motorola Edge 50 Pro
SoftwareiOS 17Android 14 (Hello UI)
Body
Weight171 g186 g
MaterialAluminum frameAluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back
IP ratingIP68IP68
Dimensions147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm
Camera
Main camera48 MP50 MP, f/1.4, OIS
Front camera12 MP50 MP, f/1.9
Video4K@60fps Dolby Vision4K@30fps
Ultrawide12 MP13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree
Telephoto10 MP, f/2.0, 3x optical zoom, OIS
Memory
RAM6 GB12 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity3349 mAh4500 mAh
Charging20W wired125W wired
Wireless charging15W MagSafe50W wireless
Display
Size6.1 inches6.7 inches
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLEDpOLED
Resolution2556 x 11792712 x 1220
Refresh rate60Hz144Hz
Brightness (nits)20002000
Processor
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core
GPUApple GPU (5-core)Adreno 720
ChipsetApple A16 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.4

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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 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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