Apple iPhone 16e
#83
Motorola Moto X40
#164Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 16e
Motorola Moto X40
Performance
88.292.1
Camera
98.698.1
Display
89.995.2
Battery
89.591.7
Build
93.381.7
Connectivity
86.187.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
90.986.5
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
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
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.
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White
Black, Blue
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-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)
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 13, upgradable to Android 14, MYUI 6.0
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass