Apple iPhone 16e
#27
Motorola Moto X40
#40Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 16e
Motorola Moto X40
Performance
89.886.0
Camera
56.658.5
Display
85.588.5
Battery
89.085.5
Build
79.877.8
Overall
79.578.7
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 peak brightness of 1200 nits, while the Motorola Moto X40 offers a larger 6.7-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 Moto X40 utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, both providing robust capabilities.
- The iPhone's rear camera is 48 MP with advanced video recording options, including 4K and Dolby Vision HDR, while the Moto X40 boasts a versatile camera system with a 50 MP main sensor and additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses, capable of 8K video recording.
- The iPhone has a 4005 mAh battery with 50W charging, while the Moto X40 features a larger 4600 mAh battery with faster 125W charging.
- Both devices run on advanced operating systems, with the iPhone on iOS 18.3.1 and the Moto X40 on Android 13, offering distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
Motorola Moto X40
General
Release Date
2025, February 19
2022, December 15
Announced
2025, February 19
2022, December 15
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"
6.7"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
OLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~457 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1170
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
165Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
N/A
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
128GB 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/1.9, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/1.6, (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (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@30fps, 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 7 min15W wireless5W reverse wired
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, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, 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 + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / 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
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MYUI 6.0
OS Version
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MYUI 6.0
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