Apple iPhone 17e vs Motorola Moto G35

Our verdict: You'll pay £354.62 less overall on contract with the Motorola Moto G35 than the Apple iPhone 17e. Display is a trade-off — 6.7" on the Motorola Moto G35 versus 457 PPI on the Apple iPhone 17e. With 50MP on the rear, the Motorola Moto G35 has the higher-resolution camera. For video calls and selfies, the Motorola Moto G35 offers a 16MP front camera.

Screen
6.1" 6.72"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED IPS LCD
Resolution
1170 x 2532 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
457 392
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm) Unisoc T760 (6 nm)
Storage
256GB, 512GB 128GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE 5.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 166.3 x 76 x 7.8 mm
Weight
169 grams 188 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP - Water-repellent coating
Contracts
£25.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £10.00/mo (£119.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£572.00 £129.00
Apple iPhone 17e Apple iPhone 17e Motorola Moto G35 Motorola Moto G35
Screen 6.1" 6.72"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED IPS LCD
Resolution 1170 x 2532 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 457 392
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A19 (3 nm) Unisoc T760 (6 nm)
Storage 256GB, 512GB 128GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 166.3 x 76 x 7.8 mm
Weight 169 grams 188 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP - Water-repellent coating
Contracts £25.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
£10.00/mo
£119.00 upfront
SIM-free £572.00 £129.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 17e or Motorola Moto G35 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Moto G35 is cheaper on contract at £299.00 over the life of the deal from £10.00 per month with £119.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 17e or Motorola Moto G35?

The Motorola Moto G35 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 17e's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 17e has the sharper display at 457 pixels per inch versus 392, and the Apple iPhone 17e uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Motorola Moto G35 has a IPS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 17e or Motorola Moto G35?

The Apple iPhone 17e features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Moto G35 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 17e or Motorola Moto G35?

The Motorola Moto G35 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £129.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 17e and Motorola Moto G35?

The Apple iPhone 17e is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the Motorola Moto G35 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 17e and Motorola Moto G35 use?

The Apple iPhone 17e is powered by the Apple A19 (3 nm), while the Motorola Moto G35 uses the Unisoc T760 (6 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 17e or Motorola Moto G35?

The Apple iPhone 17e is the more portable of the two — it's 19g lighter at 169 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 17e or Motorola Moto G35?

The Apple iPhone 17e is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Motorola Moto G35 is rated IP - Water-repellent coating.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 17e and Motorola Moto G35 run?

The Apple iPhone 17e runs Apple iOS and the Motorola Moto G35 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.