Apple iPhone 16e
#27
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
#29Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 16e
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Performance
89.888.3
Camera
56.658.5
Display
85.588.5
Battery
89.085.5
Build
79.877.8
Overall
79.579.4
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz, while the Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a larger 6.67-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a higher refresh rate of 165Hz.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the Apple A18 chipset, whereas the Edge 40 Pro utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with the latter offering more RAM options at 12GB.
- The iPhone's camera system includes a 48 MP rear camera and a 12 MP front camera, while the Edge 40 Pro boasts a more versatile setup with a 50 MP wide, 12 MP telephoto, and 50 MP ultrawide cameras, along with higher video recording capabilities.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Edge 40 Pro at 4600 mAh compared to the iPhone's 4005 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 125W versus 50W for the iPhone.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs on iOS 18.3.1, while the Edge 40 Pro operates on Android 13, with the latter promising up to three major updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
General
Release Date
2025, February 19
2023, April 04
Announced
2025, February 19
2023, April 04
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"
6.67"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
OLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~457 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
PPI
1170
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
165Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 740
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
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, OIS12 MP, f/1.6, (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Front Camera
12 MP
60 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
60 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.61µm
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 10-bit HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4005 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4005 mAh
Li-Po 4600 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, 50% in 30 min7.5W wireless (Qi)
125W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 50% in 6 min, 100% in 23 min15W wireless5W reverse wired5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
161.2 x 74 x 8.6 mm (6.35 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
Weight
167 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Interstellar Black, Lunar Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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-SIM +eSIM
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/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort 1.4
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades
OS Version
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No