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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 40 Pro Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 74 critic reviews
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Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Motorola
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
8.3 / 10
Compass Score
From 13 critic reviews
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Verdict

Pros & cons

iPhone 15 Pro Max

A feature-packed phone with a sleek design but still needs extra care due to its delicate exterior.

+
Good
+ Lighter titanium design
+ Advanced gaming performance
+ Impressive 5x optical zoom
+ Long battery life
+ Clear audio quality
−
Not
− Screen easily scratches
− Slow charging
− Action Button limitations
− Heats up during heavy use
− High price

Edge 40 Pro

Spec data

How they compare

iPhone 15 Pro Max
Edge 40 Pro
Price (MSRP)
$1,199
Price (MSRP)
β€”
OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Processor
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa-core
Camera zoom
β€”
Camera zoom
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Battery life
12h 58m
GSMArena Active Use
Battery life
β€”
Wired charging
β€”
Wired charging
125W
Wireless charging
15W
Wireless charging
15W
Display
Color, 120Hz
2000 nits peak
Display
Color
Software support
β€”
Software support
β€”
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
Repairability
β€”
Weight
221g (7.8 oz)
Weight
199g (7 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

iPhone 15 Pro Max
Edge 40 Pro
DxOMark v5
154
photo 153 Β· video 158
DxOMark v5
130
photo 133 Β· video 135
AnTuTu v10
1.42M
AnTuTu v10
β€”
GSMArena endurance
12h 58m
Active Use
GSMArena endurance
β€”
iFixit repairability
7/10
iFixit repairability
β€”
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 15 Pro Max
6.3" × 3"
Edge 40 Pro
6.3" × 2.9"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 15 Pro Max
0.3"
Edge 40 Pro
0.3"
Height
6.3" (159.9 mm)
Height
6.3" (161.2 mm)
Width
3" (76.7 mm)
Width
2.9" (74 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.3 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.6 mm)
Weight
221g (7.8 oz)
Weight
199g (7 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
6.67"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

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Common questions

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Edge 40 Pro: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 15 Pro Max or Edge 40 Pro?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 15 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.3 for the Edge 40 Pro. That 0.7-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Which takes better photos, the iPhone 15 Pro Max or Edge 40 Pro?
DxOMark rates the iPhone 15 Pro Max at 153 and the Edge 40 Pro at 133 for still photography. A 20-point gap on DxOMark's scale typically translates to visible differences in dynamic range, noise control, or colour accuracy. Real-world results also depend on computational processing and your shooting habits, so consider browsing sample shots for scenes you care about most.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated October 2026. Suggest a correction →