Apple iPhone 15 vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
The Verdict
iPhone 15 delivers premium performance with the A16 Bionic chip, superior 2000-nit OLED display, and exceptional camera processing for 4K@60fps Dolby Vision recording. Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) counters with a larger 6.7-inch 120Hz pOLED screen, bigger 5000mAh battery supporting 30W charging, stylus productivity tools, and 8GB RAM at half the price. Camera specs favor Motorola on paper (50MP main with OIS, 32MP front), yet iPhone's computational photography typically produces superior real-world results. Battery endurance clearly belongs to Motorola. iOS 17's ecosystem polish contrasts with Android's customization freedom and stylus integration. For content creators and performance enthusiasts, iPhone 15 justifies its premium. Budget-conscious users seeking larger screens, longer battery life, and stylus functionality should choose Motorola.
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 Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) if…
- →Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- →Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- →IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
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 Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Pros
- Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
- Wireless charging support is uncommon in this segment
- Large 5000 mAh battery with respectable 30W fast charging
Cons
- Stylus lacks Bluetooth or air gesture features like S Pen
- No telephoto camera for zoom photography
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- Only one OS update and three years of security patches
- Video recording maxes out at 4K@30fps
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 171 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Vegan leather back, plastic frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 162.6 x 75 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 30W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| 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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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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