Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs OnePlus 13
The Verdict
OnePlus 13 edges out Motorola Edge 40 Pro across multiple dimensions despite its $100 premium. Snapdragon 8 Elite outperforms the Gen 2 chipset, delivering noticeably faster performance and efficiency. Display quality heavily favors OnePlus with quad-HD resolution (3168x1440), superior 4500-nit peak brightness, and LTPO tech versus pOLED. Camera systems are competitive,both feature 50MP main sensors with OIS, but OnePlus's 3x telephoto and 50W wireless charging provide practical advantages. Battery capacity (6000 mAh vs 4600 mAh) grants OnePlus superior endurance, though Motorola's 125W wired charging slightly edges 100W when peak speeds matter. Software updates favor OnePlus with Android 15. Build quality is comparable with IP68/69 ratings. For demanding users prioritizing display fidelity, raw performance, and battery longevity, OnePlus 13 justifies its price. Motorola Edge 40 Pro remains excellent value if budget consciousness dominates your decision.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 Pro if…
- →125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- →165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- →60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
Buy the OnePlus 13 if…
- →Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- →100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- 165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- 60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
- Near-stock Android with minimal bloatware
- IP68 with stylish vegan leather finish
Cons
- Telephoto is only 2x (no periscope option)
- Software update support shorter than Google/Samsung
- Only one storage configuration
- Curved display prone to accidental touches
OnePlus 13
Pros
- Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
- Hasselblad-tuned triple Sony camera system
- IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 4 years of OS updates (vs 7 from Google/Samsung)
- Telephoto is just 3x (no periscope)
- OxygenOS 15 has more bloat than past versions
- Curved display still polarizing for some users
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 mm | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/1.6, 2x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600) |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower wired | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | pOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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