Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ target different buyer profiles despite similar $799 vs $449 pricing in their respective markets. The Motorola features a premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with Adreno 740 GPU, enabling superior gaming and multitasking performance, paired with a 165Hz pOLED display that's noticeably smoother than the Redmi's 120Hz AMOLED panel. Motorola's camera system excels with a 50MP f/1.8 main sensor, 60MP selfie, and true 2x telephoto, plus 8K video recording. The Redmi counters with an unusual 200MP main sensor (practical resolution limited), 5000 mAh battery versus 4600 mAh, and slightly higher display brightness at 1800 nits. Charging speeds are comparable (125W vs 120W), though Motorola adds 15W wireless charging. Build quality favors Motorola with its aluminum frame and premium materials versus Redmi's plastic construction. Both carry IP68 ratings and 5G connectivity. The Motorola Edge 40 Pro delivers flagship performance and refinement justified by its price premium, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers solid midrange value with larger battery capacity and interesting megapixel specs, though processing power lags noticeably.
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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
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
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather back | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/1.6, 2x optical zoom | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| 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 | 1800 |
| 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 (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| 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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