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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize a phone with a higher-quality camera and superior display, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max would be an excellent choice, though it comes at a premium price. Its camera setup offers exceptional still photo and video quality, supported by features like Dolby Vision HDR video. The OLED screen with higher brightness, coupled with a larger battery, provides a luxurious viewing and usage experience, albeit with a heavier build. Conversely, the Motorola Edge (2021) comes at a more affordable, midrange price point, still provides a large screen size, and decent camera capabilities. However, it trades off some premium features such as lower brightness display and plastic body construction. The Motorola runs on Android, which differs from the iPhone's iOS platform; this may influence your decision based on your ecosystem preference. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Best in class for taking photos
  • Best in class for recording videos
  • Excellent battery life
  • Best in class display quality
  • Best in class performance
Advantages of the Motorola Edge (2021)
  • The Motorola Edge (2021) has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Key differences

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Overall Camera Quality

10.0
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Edge (2021)
5.2
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has best in class overall camera quality, while the Motorola Edge (2021) has poor overall camera quality.

Photo Quality

10.0
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Edge (2021)
5.3
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max takes best in class photos, while the Motorola Edge (2021) takes poor photos.

Video Quality

10.0
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Edge (2021)
4.7
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max takes best in class videos, while the Motorola Edge (2021) takes poor videos.

Battery

9.8 Hours
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Edge (2021)
8.7 Hours
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has 9.8 hours of battery life. The Motorola Edge (2021) has 8.7 hours of battery life.

Cost

$1,100
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Edge (2021)
$600
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The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a price of $1,100 and the Motorola Edge (2021) costs $600.
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Key similarities

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Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the Motorola Edge (2021) is 6.8 inches.

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How the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge (2021) compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxMotorola Edge (2021)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxMotorola Edge (2021)

GENERAL

Price
$1,100
$600
Brand
AppleMotorola
Operating System
iOSAndroid
Release Date
September 22, 2023September 2, 2021

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.7"6.8"
Resolution
2796 x 12902460 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
YesYes
Pixels Per Inch
460395
Display Type
OLEDLCD

INTERNAL

Processor
A17SD778G
Internal Storage
256 GB128 GB
RAM
8 GB8 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
10/105.3/10
Photos Score
10/105.4/10
Videos Score
10/104.7/10
Rear Cameras
Main, Ultrawide, Super TelephotoMain, Ultrawide
Main Camera
48 megapixels + OIS108 megapixels

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.8 Hours8.7 Hours
Battery Capacity
4441 mAh5000 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesNo
Wireless charging Speed
15 W0 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoNo

PHYSICAL

Size
6.3" x 3.02"6.65" x 2.98"
Weight
7.80 oz7.05 oz
Back Material
GlassPlastic
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesNo
Bluetooth Version
5.35.2
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
6e6e
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79(SA/NSA/Sub6)2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlockFace unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side
Unlockable Bootloader
NoNo
Color
Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black TitaniumNebula Blue
Stock Android
N/AYes
SD Card
NoNo

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Tom's Guide

Mark Spoonauer | September 2023
"The iPhone 15 Pro Max is a powerful flagship phone that delivers upgrade-worthy features, including a lighter and more compact titanium design, a bigger 5x zoom and a useful Action button. The A17 Pro chip is the fastest around and enables console-quality gameplay, while the battery lasts an epic 14 hours."

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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