Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 Pro commands premium positioning with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 165Hz pOLED display, and exceptional 125W charging speed. Its camera system excels with 8K recording, optical zoom, and superior low-light performance via larger sensors and OIS implementation. Battery capacity matches the Vivo V29 Pro at 4600 mAh, but wireless charging and faster wired charging provide clear advantages. Vivo V29 Pro offers compelling value at $449, featuring a larger 6.78-inch AMOLED display with higher resolution and respectable MediaTek Dimensity 8200 performance for everyday tasks. However, its MediaTek processor lags in demanding games and apps, USB-C 2.0 feels outdated, and 4K-only video limits creative options. Edge 40 Pro's IP68 rating also beats V29 Pro's IP54 water resistance. For users prioritizing performance, imaging capabilities, and future-proofing, Motorola Edge 40 Pro justifies its $350 premium. Budget-conscious buyers accepting moderate compromises should consider Vivo V29 Pro.
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 Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
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
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather back | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| 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 / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1300 |
| 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 (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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