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2026 comparison
Updated Jan 7, 2026
|Sources: Amazon, ManufacturerApple iPhone 17 Pro vs Motorola edge (2024)
Key specs: Display: 6.3" vs 6.6" and Refresh: 120 Hz vs 144 Hz. What matters most here is the trade-off: the iPhone 17 Pro excels with its stunning 6.3-inch display that peaks at 3000 nits for outdoor use, while the edge shines with its 6.6-inch pOLED display that refreshes at 144Hz, making it buttery smooth for scrolling and gaming.
📱 Display: 6.3" vs 6.6"⚡ Refresh: 120 Hz vs 144 Hz🔋 Battery: 4252 mAh vs 5000 mAh
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro
★4.8
(108)•Best Buy
Operating System:iOS
Software Support:Minimum 5 years from release date (guaranteed security updates); historically supports 6+ years of OS upgrades
Processor:Apple A19 Pro chip (3nm; 6-core CPU: 2 performance + 4 efficiency; 16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated ray tracing)
Graphics:Apple 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators (A19 Pro)
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Motorola edge (2024)
★4.5
(339)•Best Buy
Operating System:Android
Software Support:2 major Android OS upgrades; 3 years of security updates
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Mobile Platform
Graphics:Qualcomm Adreno 710
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Key spec differences
Only the specs that differ are shown here. Winners are highlighted when the data is clear.
Winner= clear advantage
Spec
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Motorola edge (2024)
Display2 specs
Display SizeKey
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
6.3" (6.27" measured diagonally as a standard rectangle; actual viewable area is less)
Motorola edge (2024)
6.6" (measured diagonally; actual viewable area is less)Winner
Refresh Rate
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Up to 120 Hz (ProMotion adaptive 1-120Hz); Always-On display
Motorola edge (2024)
144Hz (Gaming mode)Winner
Performance3 specs
ProcessorKey
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple A19 Pro chip (3nm; 6-core CPU: 2 performance + 4 efficiency; 16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated ray tracing)
Motorola edge (2024)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Mobile Platform
RAMKey
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
12 GB (LPDDR5X)Winner
Motorola edge (2024)
8GB LPDDR4X
Storage
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB (NVMe)
Motorola edge (2024)
256GB (UFS 2.2)
Camera2 specs
Main CameraKey
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
48MP Fusion Main (24 mm, f/1.6), second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)
Motorola edge (2024)
50MP Wide (Sony LYTIA 700C, f/1.8, 1.0µm), PDAF, OISWinner
Ultra-Wide Camera
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
48MP Fusion Ultra Wide (13 mm, f/2.2, 120° field of view), Hybrid Focus Pixels, 48MP macro photography
Motorola edge (2024)
13MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, 120° FOV), Macro Vision
Battery2 specs
Battery CapacityKey
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
4252 mAh (Li-ion, eSIM model); Up to 33 hours video playback (30 hours streamed)
Motorola edge (2024)
5,000 mAh (Non-removable)Winner
Wireless Charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
MagSafe up to 25W (with 30W+ adapter); Qi2 up to 25W; Qi up to 7.5W
Motorola edge (2024)
15W Wireless Charging
Design2 specs
Weight
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
7.27 oz (206 g)
Motorola edge (2024)
6.14 oz (174 g)Winner
Dimensions
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
5.89" x 2.81" x 0.32" (149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm)
Motorola edge (2024)
6.29" x 2.83" x 0.32" (159.6 x 72.0 x 8.1 mm)
Software1 specs
Operating System
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
iOS
Motorola edge (2024)
Android
Connectivity1 specs
Connectivity
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 6.0; Ultra Wideband (Second-generation); Thread networking technology; NFC with reader mode
Motorola edge (2024)
5G (Sub6/mmWave varies by carrier); Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.2; NFC
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Comparison: Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Motorola edge (2024)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
★4.8(108)Best Buy
Motorola edge (2024)
★4.5(339)Best Buy
| Criterion | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Motorola edge (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★4.8(108)Best Buy | ★4.5(339)Best Buy |
Operating System | iOS | Android |
Software Support | Minimum 5 years from release date (guaranteed security updates); historically supports 6+ years of OS upgrades | 2 major Android OS upgrades; 3 years of security updates |
Processor | Apple A19 Pro chip (3nm; 6-core CPU: 2 performance + 4 efficiency; 16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated ray tracing) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Mobile Platform |
Graphics | Apple 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators (A19 Pro) | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
RAM | 12 GB (LPDDR5X) | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB (NVMe) | 256GB (UFS 2.2) |
Display Size | 6.3" (6.27" measured diagonally as a standard rectangle; actual viewable area is less) | 6.6" (measured diagonally; actual viewable area is less) |
Screen Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | pOLED Endless Edge Display (10-bit) |
Resolution | 2622 x 1206 pixels (460 ppi) | 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 402 ppi |
Refresh Rate | Up to 120 Hz (ProMotion adaptive 1-120Hz); Always-On display | 144Hz (Gaming mode) |
Peak Brightness | 1000 nits max (typical); 1600 nits peak (HDR); 3000 nits peak (outdoor); 1 nit minimum | 1,300 nits (Peak) |
Main Camera | 48MP Fusion Main (24 mm, f/1.6), second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) | 50MP Wide (Sony LYTIA 700C, f/1.8, 1.0µm), PDAF, OIS |
Ultra-Wide Camera | 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide (13 mm, f/2.2, 120° field of view), Hybrid Focus Pixels, 48MP macro photography | 13MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, 120° FOV), Macro Vision |
Telephoto Camera | 48MP Fusion Telephoto (100 mm, 4x, f/2.8), tetraprism design, 3D sensor-shift OIS, autofocus; enables 12MP optical-quality 8x zoom (200 mm equivalent) | N/A (No dedicated telephoto lens) |
Optical Zoom | 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x optical-quality zoom steps (16x optical zoom range) | N/A (Optical quality at 2x via sensor crop) |
Digital Zoom | Up to 40x | Up to 10x |
Video Recording | 4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60/100/120 fps (Fusion Main); ProRes up to 4K at 120 fps with external recording; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Front Camera | 18MP Center Stage (f/1.9), autofocus with Focus Pixels, 4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60 fps | 32MP Front (f/2.4, 0.7µm), Quad Pixel technology |
Battery | 4252 mAh (Li-ion, eSIM model); Up to 33 hours video playback (30 hours streamed) | 5,000 mAh (Non-removable) |
Wired Charging | USB-C; Up to 50% charge in ~20 minutes with 40W adapter or higher | Up to 68W TurboPower (Charger usually sold separately in US) |
Wireless Charging | MagSafe up to 25W (with 30W+ adapter); Qi2 up to 25W; Qi up to 7.5W | 15W Wireless Charging |
Connectivity | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 6.0; Ultra Wideband (Second-generation); Thread networking technology; NFC with reader mode | 5G (Sub6/mmWave varies by carrier); Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.2; NFC |
USB | USB-C connector with USB 3 speeds (up to 10 Gb/s); Native DisplayPort output | USB Type-C 3.1 (Supports DisplayPort 1.4) |
Durability | IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes); Ceramic Shield 2 front; Ceramic Shield back; Aerospace-grade aluminum unibody (with internal vapor chamber) | IP68 (Dust and water resistant up to 1.5m); Gorilla Glass 3 (front); Vegan leather back |
Dimensions | 5.89" x 2.81" x 0.32" (149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm) | 6.29" x 2.83" x 0.32" (159.6 x 72.0 x 8.1 mm) |
Weight | 7.27 oz (206 g) | 6.14 oz (174 g) |
Biometrics | Face ID | Optical In-display Fingerprint Reader; Face Unlock |
Extras | Apple Intelligence support; Camera Control button; Action button; Dynamic Island; Dual eSIM (US models); Emergency SOS via satellite; Crash Detection; Roadside Assistance via satellite | Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos; Smart Connect (Ready For); Moto Gestures; ThinkShield |
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Rating:★4.8(108)Best Buy
Operating System:iOS
Software Support:Minimum 5 years from release date (guaranteed security updates); historically supports 6+ years of OS upgrades
Processor:Apple A19 Pro chip (3nm; 6-core CPU: 2 performance + 4 efficiency; 16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated ray tracing)
Graphics:Apple 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators (A19 Pro)
RAM:12 GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage:256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB (NVMe)
Display Size:6.3" (6.27" measured diagonally as a standard rectangle; actual viewable area is less)
Screen Type:Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution:2622 x 1206 pixels (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate:Up to 120 Hz (ProMotion adaptive 1-120Hz); Always-On display
Peak Brightness:1000 nits max (typical); 1600 nits peak (HDR); 3000 nits peak (outdoor); 1 nit minimum
Main Camera:48MP Fusion Main (24 mm, f/1.6), second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)
Ultra-Wide Camera:48MP Fusion Ultra Wide (13 mm, f/2.2, 120° field of view), Hybrid Focus Pixels, 48MP macro photography
Telephoto Camera:48MP Fusion Telephoto (100 mm, 4x, f/2.8), tetraprism design, 3D sensor-shift OIS, autofocus; enables 12MP optical-quality 8x zoom (200 mm equivalent)
Optical Zoom:0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x optical-quality zoom steps (16x optical zoom range)
Digital Zoom:Up to 40x
Video Recording:4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60/100/120 fps (Fusion Main); ProRes up to 4K at 120 fps with external recording; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps
Front Camera:18MP Center Stage (f/1.9), autofocus with Focus Pixels, 4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60 fps
Battery:4252 mAh (Li-ion, eSIM model); Up to 33 hours video playback (30 hours streamed)
Wired Charging:USB-C; Up to 50% charge in ~20 minutes with 40W adapter or higher
Wireless Charging:MagSafe up to 25W (with 30W+ adapter); Qi2 up to 25W; Qi up to 7.5W
Connectivity:5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 6.0; Ultra Wideband (Second-generation); Thread networking technology; NFC with reader mode
USB:USB-C connector with USB 3 speeds (up to 10 Gb/s); Native DisplayPort output
Durability:IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes); Ceramic Shield 2 front; Ceramic Shield back; Aerospace-grade aluminum unibody (with internal vapor chamber)
Dimensions:5.89" x 2.81" x 0.32" (149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm)
Weight:7.27 oz (206 g)
Biometrics:Face ID
Extras:Apple Intelligence support; Camera Control button; Action button; Dynamic Island; Dual eSIM (US models); Emergency SOS via satellite; Crash Detection; Roadside Assistance via satellite
✓ Pros:
- • Brightest 6.3-inch display ever (3000 nits peak outdoor)
- • Triple 48MP camera system with new 4x tetraprism telephoto
- • A19 Pro chip with 12GB RAM and vapor chamber cooling
- • Excellent battery life (up to 33 hours video playback)
- • Fast 40W wired charging and 25W wireless charging
✗ Cons:
- • Charging requires purchasing a 40W+ adapter separately for max speed
- • No physical SIM tray (eSIM only in US models)
- • Telephoto aperture (f/2.8) is narrower than the main lens, impacting low-light zoom
- • Heavier than the standard iPhone 17
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Motorola edge (2024)
Rating:★4.5(339)Best Buy
Operating System:Android
Software Support:2 major Android OS upgrades; 3 years of security updates
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Mobile Platform
Graphics:Qualcomm Adreno 710
RAM:8GB LPDDR4X
Storage:256GB (UFS 2.2)
Display Size:6.6" (measured diagonally; actual viewable area is less)
Screen Type:pOLED Endless Edge Display (10-bit)
Resolution:2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 402 ppi
Refresh Rate:144Hz (Gaming mode)
Peak Brightness:1,300 nits (Peak)
Main Camera:50MP Wide (Sony LYTIA 700C, f/1.8, 1.0µm), PDAF, OIS
Ultra-Wide Camera:13MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, 120° FOV), Macro Vision
Telephoto Camera:N/A (No dedicated telephoto lens)
Optical Zoom:N/A (Optical quality at 2x via sensor crop)
Digital Zoom:Up to 10x
Video Recording:4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Front Camera:32MP Front (f/2.4, 0.7µm), Quad Pixel technology
Battery:5,000 mAh (Non-removable)
Wired Charging:Up to 68W TurboPower (Charger usually sold separately in US)
Wireless Charging:15W Wireless Charging
Connectivity:5G (Sub6/mmWave varies by carrier); Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.2; NFC
USB:USB Type-C 3.1 (Supports DisplayPort 1.4)
Durability:IP68 (Dust and water resistant up to 1.5m); Gorilla Glass 3 (front); Vegan leather back
Dimensions:6.29" x 2.83" x 0.32" (159.6 x 72.0 x 8.1 mm)
Weight:6.14 oz (174 g)
Biometrics:Optical In-display Fingerprint Reader; Face Unlock
Extras:Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos; Smart Connect (Ready For); Moto Gestures; ThinkShield
✓ Pros:
- • Premium IP68 water and dust resistance rating (rare in mid-range)
- • Very smooth 144Hz pOLED display with curved edges
- • Fast 68W wired charging and convenient 15W wireless charging support
- • Lightweight and comfortable design with a grippy vegan leather back
- • Clean software experience with useful Moto gestures and Smart Connect features
✗ Cons:
- • Uses older Gorilla Glass 3 for front protection
- • Storage speed (UFS 2.2) and RAM (LPDDR4X) are slower than flagship standards
- • No dedicated telephoto lens; zoom performance is limited
- • Video recording capped at 4K@30fps (no 60fps at 4K)
- • Short software support window compared to competitors like Pixel and Samsung
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Which one is better?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the better buy for most people - its 3000 nits peak brightness crushes the Motorola edge (2024)'s 1300 nits.
Who should buy each?
Choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro if: you want the brightest display for outdoor use, you need the best camera system for photography, or you want a long software update window. (6.3" display, 120 Hz refresh)
Choose the Motorola edge (2024) if: you prefer a lightweight device with a smooth display for gaming, you want a phone with excellent battery life for multi-day use, or you're looking to save money without sacrificing performance. (6.6" display, 144 Hz refresh)
Conclusion
Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Motorola edge (2024) are both solid choices. Match the strengths above to your budget and workflow to make the best call.
Frequently Asked Questions
+Which has better value?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro excels if you value brightest 6.3-inch display ever (3000 nits peak outdoor). Motorola edge (2024) is better if you prioritize premium ip68 water and dust resistance rating (rare in mid-range). Pick based on your budget and daily use.
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