Apple iPhone 16e
#83
Motorola Edge 30
#527Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 16e
Motorola Edge 30
Performance
88.287.7
Camera
98.695.4
Display
89.995.6
Battery
89.529.0
Build
93.371.7
Connectivity
86.182.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
90.975.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 16e features a premium build with a glass front and back, aluminum frame, and a compact size of 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm, weighing 167g, while the Motorola Edge 30 has a lighter plastic frame and back, measuring 159.4 x 74.2 x 6.8 mm and weighing 155g.
- The iPhone's 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED display offers higher pixel density at 457 ppi and supports HDR10, whereas the Edge 30's 6.5" AMOLED display has a lower pixel density of 405 ppi but boasts a higher refresh rate of 144Hz.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A18 chip, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 778G+ in the Edge 30.
- The iPhone's rear camera is 48 MP with advanced video capabilities, while the Edge 30 has a 50 MP main camera with additional ultrawide and depth sensors.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the iPhone at 4005 mAh and the Edge 30 at 4020 mAh, but the iPhone supports faster 50W charging compared to the Edge 30's 33W.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 18.3.1, known for its seamless integration and updates, while the Edge 30 operates on Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, offering a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
Motorola Edge 30
General
Release Date
2025, February 19
2022, April 27
Announced
2025, February 19
2022, April 27
Description
Versions: A3409 (International); A3212 (USA); A3408 (Middle East, Mexico, Canada); A3410 (China)Previously rumored as Apple iPhone SE (2025)
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.5"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~457 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1170
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM7325-AE Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 642L
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 0.7µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4005 mAh
4020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4005 mAh
Li-Po 4020 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, 50% in 30 min7.5W wireless (Qi)
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
159.4 x 74.2 x 6.8 mm (6.28 x 2.92 x 0.27 in)
Weight
167 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White
Meteor Grey, Supermoon Silver, Aurora Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass