Apple iPhone 17 vs Motorola Edge 40
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Edge 40 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper of the two at $499 versus $799, a difference of about $300. The Apple iPhone 17 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 17 stands out for a19 chip with improved efficiency, while Motorola Edge 40 is praised for ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with ip68 protection. 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 17 if…
- →A19 chip with improved efficiency
- →Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- →48MP main camera with improved processing
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
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
Pros
- A19 chip with improved efficiency
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- 48MP main camera with improved processing
- ProMotion 120Hz display
Cons
- Still only 27W wired charging
- No telephoto lens
- 8GB RAM vs 12GB on Pro models
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 17 | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147 x 71 x 7.8 mm | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9, Center Stage | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3600 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 27W 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 | 1179 x 2556 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | 5-core GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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