Motorola
Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Blue)
Dimensity 7020 · 128GB · Blue
60
/ 100
From $249
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 38
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ LTPO · Titanium
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Blue) lands at 60 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 38 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Blue) if…
- ✓Near-stock Android
- ✓Unlocked universal compatibility
- ✓Affordable pricing
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- ✓New vapor-chamber cooling
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Blue) 60
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Score breakdown
Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Blue)
60 cpu 60
gpu 56
camera 56
battery 60
display 58
design 58
iPhone 17 Pro Max
98 cpu 100
gpu 98
camera 98
battery 90
display 95
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Blue) | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 7020 | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Color | Blue | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Display | — | 6.9″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2868×1320 |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Rear camera | — | 48 MP + 48 MP UW + 48 MP 6× tele |
| Battery | — | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45W wired, 30W MagSafe |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
| Weight | — | 232 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Blue)
Pros
- +Near-stock Android
- +Unlocked universal compatibility
- +Affordable pricing
Cons
- −Update window shorter than Pixel
- −Camera trails flagships
- −Limited top-tier features
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- +Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- +New vapor-chamber cooling
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Premium price
- −Weight crept up with titanium chassis
- −Still 45 W charging ceiling
FAQ: Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Blue) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Blue) or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 38. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Blue) worth the price? +
At $249, Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Blue) delivers a Specdex score of 60 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Motorola G54 5G 128GB (Blue) or iPhone 17 Pro Max last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.