Apple iPhone XS
#576
Motorola Edge (2022)
#252Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone XS
Motorola Edge (2022)
Performance
78.287.9
Camera
95.894.0
Display
88.695.2
Battery
83.294.3
Build
97.365.8
Connectivity
69.885.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.283.8
Summary
- The Apple iPhone XS features a premium build with a stainless steel frame and glass front and back, while the Motorola Edge (2022) has a plastic frame and back, making it less premium in feel.
- The iPhone XS has a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels at 60Hz, whereas the Edge offers a larger 6.6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone XS is powered by the A12 Bionic chip, which provides strong performance, while the Edge uses the MediaTek Dimensity 1050, which is capable but generally considered less powerful.
- The camera system on the Edge has a higher megapixel count with a 50 MP main sensor and additional ultrawide and depth sensors, compared to the dual 12 MP setup on the iPhone XS, which excels in video recording capabilities.
- The Edge also has a significantly larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the iPhone XS's 2658 mAh, supporting faster charging at 30W versus 15W.
- Software-wise, the iPhone XS runs iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the Edge runs Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, offering different user experiences and ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone XS
Motorola Edge (2022)
General
Release Date
2018, September 21
2022, August 18
Announced
2018, September 12
2022, August 18
Description
Versions:A2097 (Global market)A1920 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2100 (China, Hong Kong); A2098 (Japan)
N/A
Display
Size
5.8"
6.6"
Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
PPI
1125
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
MediaTek Dimensity 1050 (6 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Arm Mali-G610 MC3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/1.5, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 0.7µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2658 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2658 mAh, non-removable (10.13 Wh)
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
30W wired15W wireless5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
160.9 x 74.2 x 8 mm (6.33 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
Weight
177 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
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 (CA), 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
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 12, 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, barometer