Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Sony Xperia 10 V
Motorola Edge 40 Pro dominates across nearly every category with its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, exceptional 165Hz pOLED display at 1600 nits, and versatile triple camera system featuring 50MP main with OIS, 60MP front, and 8K video recording. Battery charging reaches 125W with wireless options. Sony Xperia 10 V targets budget-conscious users with lighter weight (159g), larger 5000mAh battery, and respectable Snapdragon 695 performance, though it compromises on display refresh rate (60Hz), processing power, and camera capabilities—particularly the modest 8MP ultrawide and lack of wireless charging. Storage disparity is significant: 256GB versus 128GB. At $799 versus $449, the Motorola justifies its premium through genuine flagship performance, superior imaging, and display technology. Choose Motorola if you want flagship features; select Sony for exceptional value and battery endurance on a tighter budget.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Sony Xperia 10 V |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 159 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather back | Aluminum frame, frosted glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 mm | 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/1.6, 2x optical zoom | 8 MP, f/2.5, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | pOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 700 |
| 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 (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
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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
Sony Xperia 10 V
Pros
- Featherlight 159 g — extremely easy to carry
- OLED display at this price is unusual
- IP68 full water resistance
- Headphone jack and microSD included
- Clean software with two years of updates
Cons
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- Snapdragon 695 is noticeably mid-tier
- 6 GB RAM is tight for multitasking
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide and telephoto fall short of rivals
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