Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Poco F6
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 Pro targets premium users with its 165Hz pOLED display, superior 50MP telephoto lens, and blazing-fast 125W charging, though it costs $799. Poco F6 delivers exceptional value at $349, featuring a sharper 2712x1220 AMOLED screen with 2400 nits brightness, larger 5000mAh battery, and newer Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. Performance-wise, both handle demanding tasks admirably, but F6's more modern chipset and software (Android 14 HyperOS) provide longer relevance. Camera systems differ strategically: Edge 40 Pro excels with its telephoto and 8K recording, while F6 focuses on practical everyday shooting with its 50MP main sensor. Durability slightly favors Motorola's IP68 rating over F6's IP64. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing display quality and battery longevity, Poco F6 offers remarkable value. However, Motorola's premium build materials, superior camera versatility, and ultra-fast charging justify its price for enthusiasts. Poco F6 is the smarter choice for most users.
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 Poco F6 if…
- →Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- →90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- →Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
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
Poco F6
Pros
- Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- 90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
- Lightweight at 179 g for a 6.67-inch phone
- Starts with 256 GB storage — no 128 GB compromise
Cons
- No ultrawide camera worth using at 8MP
- No wireless charging
- IP64 is basic splash protection — not waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS has ads and bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Poco F6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 179 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather back | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 mm | 160.5 x 74.4 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 20 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/1.6, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 2400 |
| 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 (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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