Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB) vs Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Motorola Moto E4 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2020 1:49 PM, updated: 11/26/2020 5:27 PM

Compare Motorola Moto E4 Plus XApple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)30Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.7"
AMOLED

1284x2778

12
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Hexa

3687
mAh

(Non removable)

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Specifications Compare Models

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Quad

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)

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30 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	vs	8 Advantages Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
+3.1Ghz 64bit Hexa-Core105% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4Ghz 64bit Quad-Core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (111GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)29% Thinner	vs	9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1284x2778 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+457 PPI71% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+6.7"22% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP184% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.6 (aperture)25% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+5G NRAdvantage The 5G NR network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G NR) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+20W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
226 grams (7.91 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)25% Lighter
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
2100000 apps (App Store)	vs	+2500000 apps (Google Play Store)19% More apps available to download and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3687 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

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Physical features	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
Model	iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
Other model names	iPhone 12 Pro Max A2342, A2410, A2411, A2412	Verizon Moto E4 Plus (Prepaid) VZW-MOTXT1774PP, MOTXT1774WMP
Country or region available	(Global, International)	USA
Brand	Apple	Motorola
Release date	October, 2020	June, 2017
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3.07 x 6.33 in)	77.5 x 155 millimeters (3.05 x 6.1 in)
Weight	226 grams (7.91 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
System (OS)	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
Operating system	iOS 14	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
Chipset	64bit - Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 MSM8920 (28nm)
CPU processor	Hexa-Core, 2 processors: 3.1Ghz Dual-Core Firestorm 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Icestorm	1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 308 600Mhz
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) NVMe (SSD)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1284x2778 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	457 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Not supported
Display features	60Hz, 800 nits, Dolby Vision/HDR10	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	5000/200 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2342 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2410 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2411, A2412 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
Primary 5G network	A2342 version: Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261) A2410, A2411, A2412 versions: Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA, 5G NR	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
Calling	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.4120º13mm1/3.6" 12MP telephotof/2.265mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2.5x-optical-zoom 0.3MP TOF 3DLiDAR-scanner	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.7µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
2ª camera	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Multimedia	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Face unlock	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Other features	- Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue - Oleophobic coating screen - Face ID - Dolby Atmos - Dolby Digital Plus - Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) - WiFi hotspot	- Colors: Iron Gray - 16:9 display - 2.5D cover glass screen - WiFi hotspot
Power supply	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3687 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Fast battery charging 15W Qi wireless charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	10W Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)	Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1774)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head) \| 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered