Apple iPhone XS Max
#721
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
#323Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone XS Max
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
Performance
64.473.0
Camera
50.952.5
Display
85.588.5
Battery
77.578.0
Build
78.077.8
Overall
68.672.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone XS Max features a premium build with a stainless steel frame and glass front and back, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) uses a plastic frame with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front.
- The iPhone has a 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 1242 x 2688 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, whereas the Moto G Stylus offers a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A12 Bionic chip, while the Moto G Stylus utilizes the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, providing different levels of processing power and efficiency.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the iPhone featuring a dual 12 MP setup and the Moto G Stylus boasting a 50 MP main camera alongside a 13 MP ultrawide lens.
- Battery capacity is another contrast, as the iPhone has a 3174 mAh battery compared to the Moto's 5000 mAh, with the latter supporting faster charging at 68W.
- Finally, the iPhone runs on iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the Moto G Stylus operates on Android 15, offering different software experiences and upgrade paths.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2025)
General
Release Date
2018, September 21
2025, April 08
Announced
2018, September 12
2025, April 08
Description
Versions:A2101 (Global market)A1921 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2104 (China, Hong Kong); A2102 (Japan)
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.7"
Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR, 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)
PPI
1242
1220
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 710
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
7 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3174 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable (12.08 Wh)
5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
68W wired15W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
162.2 x 74.8 x 8.3 mm (6.39 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight
208 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Pantone Gibraltar sea, Pantone Surf the Web
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
OS Version
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 15, up to 2 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 (with Dolby Atmos)
Audio Jack
No
Yes