Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Motorola Edge X30
Comparison between Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Motorola Edge X30: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 14 Plus | Edge X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Camera | 6.9 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.3 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 14 Plus, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 700 nits
Motorola Edge X30, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,323 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 14 Plus | Edge X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.23 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,413,859 | 1,057,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,234 Best value | 1,617 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 5,445 Best value | 3,841 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 performance cores up to 3.23 GHz and 4 efficiency cores up to 1.82 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2, 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 14 Plus | Edge X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Purple, Red, Yellow | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 160.8 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 194 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 90 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.5 mm |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 14 Plus | Edge X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,323 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W | 68 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 14 Plus | Edge X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 700 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,284 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,778 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 458 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 Best value | 100,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Oleophobic Coating | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, 10-Bit Panel |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 14 Plus | Edge X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 14 Plus | Edge X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 14 Plus | Edge X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 26 | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 14 Plus | Edge X30 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, eSIM, USB 2.0, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.14 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.15 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 14 Plus | Edge X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 14 Plus | Edge X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2886, A2632, A2885, A2888, A2887, iphone14,8 | XT2201-2, XT2201-6 |
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