Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Moto G47
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Moto G47 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Moto G47 is the cheaper of the two at $370 versus $999, a difference of about $629. The Moto G47 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 16 Pro stands out for compact pro form factor with larger 6.3-inch display, while Moto G47 is praised for large 5000mah battery with multi-day endurance. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Pro if…
- →Compact Pro form factor with larger 6.3-inch display
- →Same A18 Pro chip as Pro Max
- →5x telephoto now on smaller Pro model
Buy the Moto G47 if…
- →Large 5000mAh battery with multi-day endurance
- →90Hz IPS display with 700 nits brightness for outdoor visibility
- →50MP main camera with 8MP ultrawide lens
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Pros
- Compact Pro form factor with larger 6.3-inch display
- Same A18 Pro chip as Pro Max
- 5x telephoto now on smaller Pro model
- Excellent video recording capabilities
- Premium titanium design
Cons
- Shorter battery life than Pro Max
- Expensive
- Charging speeds trail Android rivals
- Base 128 GB storage feels limiting
Moto G47
Pros
- Large 5000mAh battery with multi-day endurance
- 90Hz IPS display with 700 nits brightness for outdoor visibility
- 50MP main camera with 8MP ultrawide lens
- Fast 33W wired charging
- IP52 dust and splash resistance
- Affordable price point under $200
Cons
- MediaTek Helio G37 chipset limits gaming and heavy multitasking
- Low 1600 x 720 resolution on 6.5-inch display
- Only 4GB RAM with 64GB base storage
- No wireless charging or fast refresh above 90Hz
- Plastic build design feels basic
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Moto G47 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | — |
| Material | Titanium frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16MP |
| Video | 4K@120fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8MP |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3582 mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 33W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 1600 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 700 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Black, Green, Silver |
| Weight | — | 185g |
| IP rating | — | IP52 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 4GB |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Helio G37 |
| Storage | — | 64GB |
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