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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a more modern device with a larger screen, the Motorola Edge (2021) features a 6.8-inch display, compared to the iPhone 11's 6.1-inch. The Motorola Edge (2021) also offers a significantly higher battery life and better screen refresh rate, which is great for smoother scrolling and gaming. It also has more RAM, which may provide better multitasking performance. The iPhone 11, being an iOS device, offers a different ecosystem with potentially better software support and updates over time. It's also more affordable. The camera system on the iPhone 11 generally delivers better still photo and video quality, though both phones support HDR and RAW output. The iPhone 11 has a glass back, which may feel more premium, while the Motorola has a plastic back but comes with 5G support, which the iPhone 11 lacks. Choose the iPhone 11 for a balance of quality and value, or the Motorola Edge (2021) for a more recent device with higher specs in several areas, but typically at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 11
- The Apple iPhone 11 has no clear advantages over the Motorola Edge (2021).
Advantages of the Motorola Edge (2021)
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
6.6
5.2
The Apple iPhone 11 has only fair overall camera quality, while the Motorola Edge (2021) has poor overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 11 provides a good selfie experience, while the Motorola Edge (2021) has a poorer performance in that regard; regarding camera capabilities, iPhone's software offers an excellent experience for photo taking which contributes to better dynamic range and low light performance than the Motorola Edge, whose photo software experience is only fair, resulting in lower performance in dynamic range and low light situations.
Photo Quality
6.2
5.3
The Apple iPhone 11 takes only fair photos, while the Motorola Edge (2021) takes poor photos.
The iPhone 11 takes fair photos, thanks in part to its excellent software experience which helps capture better images, and a good selfie score that indicates high-quality self-portraits. Conversely, the Motorola Edge (2021) takes poor photos, with a poor selfie score reflecting lower quality in self-portraits, and a fair software experience that doesn't enhance images as effectively.
Video Quality
6.8
4.7
The Apple iPhone 11 takes only fair videos, while the Motorola Edge (2021) takes poor videos.
The Apple iPhone 11 offers good video stabilization and dynamic range, with its microphone quality also rated good, which allows for fair videos despite lower scores in software experience and low light performance. In contrast, the Motorola Edge (2021) has poor ratings across video stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and its microphone quality is only fair, leading to its overall poor video performance.
Battery
7.1 Hours
8.7 Hours
The Apple iPhone 11 has 7.1 hours of battery life. The Motorola Edge (2021) has 8.7 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 11 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Motorola Edge (2021) is 6.8 inches.
Cost
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The Apple iPhone 11 has a price of $271 and the Motorola Edge (2021) costs $600.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple iPhone 11 | Motorola Edge (2021) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$271 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Motorola | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 20, 2019 | September 2, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.8" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2460 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 326 | 395 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | LCD | LCD | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A13 | SD778G | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 6.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 6.8/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 108 megapixels | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.1 Hours | 8.7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3110 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 7.5 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.94" x 2.98" | 6.65" x 2.98" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.84 oz | 7.05 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | N/A | (SA/NSA/Sub6)2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Black, White, Green, Purple, Red, Yellow | Nebula Blue | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Apple iPhone 11
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Tom's Guide
Mark Spoonauer | September 2021
"The iPhone 11 delivers superb cameras, fast performance and excellent battery life, making it the iPhone to buy for many people. The cameras are very good, thanks to an ultra-wide lens and a Night mode for better low-light performance. This device also has IP68-rated water resistance, which means that it can withstand 2 meters of water for 30 minutes, and is one of the best waterproof phones out there."
Motorola Edge (2021)
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Philip Michaels | October 2021
"If you've overlooked Motorola's higher-end phones in the past, the Motorola Edge 5G UW does a very good job at trying to regain your attention. Improvements to the main camera impress. I'm also impressed by how quickly the phone recharges. It's the affordability that ultimately wins the day for the Motorola Edge. this phone offers enough premium features to put it at the forefront of midrange options."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About Motorola
Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.
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