Smartphone Comparison

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 40

Verdict
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 40: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the faster phone

Head-to-head specifications

MetricApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxMotorola Edge 40Difference
AnTuTu score1,560,000720,000+116.7%
Battery (mAh)44414400+0.9%
Main camera (MP)4850
RAM (GB)88
Price (USD)$1,199$599+100.2%
  • Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on raw performance by about 117%. Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper option.

Verdict: iPhone 15 Pro Max or Edge 40?

Our recommendation
These two are closely matched — the right pick comes down to which specific strengths you value and the price you actually pay.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max advantages

  • Raw performance (+54%)

Motorola Edge 40 advantages

  • Camera resolution (+4%)
  • Affordability (+50%)

Which should you choose?

  • Choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps.
  • Choose the Motorola Edge 40 if photography is a priority.

Value for money

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 40: which should you choose?

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — Apple iOS smartphone (2023) with a 6.7-inch display, 4441 mAh battery, 48MP main camera and about 1,560,000 on AnTuTu.

Motorola Edge 40 — Motorola Android smartphone (2023) with a 6.55-inch display, 4400 mAh battery, 50MP main camera and about 720,000 on AnTuTu.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge 40: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the faster phone. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on raw performance by about 117%. Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper option.

Performance and everyday use

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the faster device on raw benchmarks (1,560,000 vs 720,000 AnTuTu), though for messaging, browsing and social apps both feel instant. Battery capacities are 4441 mAh and 4400 mAh respectively.

Camera, storage and price

Main cameras are 48MP and 50MP, with 8GB and 8GB of RAM. The Motorola Edge 40 is the more affordable option at about $599, which may matter more than a small performance gap.

The verdict

Both are credible choices in the smartphone comparison space; the specification table above lays out every metric so you can weigh the trade-offs that matter to you. Pick the one whose strengths line up with how you will actually use it.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better than the Motorola Edge 40?

These two are closely matched — the right pick comes down to which specific strengths you value and the price you actually pay. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on raw performance by about 117%. Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper option.

What is the main difference between the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 40?

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on raw performance by about 117%. Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper option.

Which is better value?

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Which should I choose?

Choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps. Choose the Motorola Edge 40 if photography is a priority.

Methodology

Smartphones are compared on a normalized AnTuTu performance score plus battery capacity, main-camera resolution, RAM and launch price. Real-world experience also depends on software and camera tuning.

MC
Marcus Chen
Hardware & Product Analyst

Marcus benchmarks processors, GPUs, phones and vehicles and maintains normalized performance databases.

MSc Computer Engineering10+ years review experience
✓ Reviewed by Priya Nair, Data Quality Reviewer.
Last updated 2026-04-20
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