Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) vs Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 16 vs Motorola Edge S Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/23/2024 2:24 AM, updated: 2/25/2025 5:44 PM

Compare Motorola Edge S Pro X Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1179x2556

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3561
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB) Compare Apple iPhone 16 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4520
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

20 Advantages Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	8GB LPDDR5
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.1
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+1179x2556 pixels16% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+461 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.6 (aperture)19% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster	vs	5G SA/NSA
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP52 certified
60Hz	vs	+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.1"	vs	+6.7"10% Larger screen
(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 16MP120% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/1.56" inches	vs	+1/1.52" inches3% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 32MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3561 mAh	vs	+4520 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
30W	vs	+33W10% 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.
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

27 Common items in both devices

256GB (230GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Dolby Vision/HDR10 / HDR10+

1 billion

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	iPhone 16 (A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288)	Lenovo Edge S Pro XT2153-1-DS, PANY0000CN (256GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Motorola
Release date	9/20/2024, Announced: 9/9/2024	8/16/2021, Announced: 7/29/2021
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 147.6 millimeters (2.82 x 5.81 in)	76 x 163 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1179x2556 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	461 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	1 billion	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	144Hz
Display features	1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
System version	iOS 18	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	A18 GPU (5-core)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1539646 (v10) Geekbench: 7988 (v6.0)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) NVMe (SSD)	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3287 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3081 e-SIM only (USA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3286 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71 TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3288 No e-SIM (China): 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, 48)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	A3287 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) A3081 e-SIM only (USA): 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) mmWave (258, 260, 261) A3286 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): 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) A3288 No e-SIM (China): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°0.7µmPDAF	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP periscope telephoto f/3.4126mm1.0µm5x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm119°1.0µm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.52" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3561 mAh	4520 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0	33W (11V/3A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	25W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Iridescent White, Blue Vegan Leather • Protective case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 16 (256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered