Motorola Edge 40 vs Xiaomi 11T Pro
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 delivers a more modern, refined package with superior display technology and current-gen efficiency. Its 6.55-inch pOLED screen hits 1200 nits brightness with a snappy 144Hz refresh rate, pairing nicely with the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset and Android 13. The 50MP main camera with f/1.4 aperture and OIS produces sharp shots, while 68W TurboPower charging and 15W wireless charging offer flexibility. At 167g, it's noticeably lighter and slimmer at 7.49mm thick. Xiaomi 11T Pro counters with a larger 5000mAh battery, more aggressive 120W wired charging, and the Snapdragon 888 processor paired with Android 11 MIUI 12.5. Its 108MP camera system offers higher megapixel count and 8K video capability, though the older chipset shows its age. The 6.67-inch AMOLED screen refreshes at 120Hz with 1000 nits peak brightness. However, the 11T Pro weighs 204g, measures 8.8mm thick, and carries only IP53 rating versus Edge 40's IP68 water resistance. Software maturity matters: Edge 40 ships current Android 13 while 11T Pro runs outdated Android 11. At $499 versus $649, Motorola Edge 40 represents superior value with fresher technology, better durability, and modern software, making it the smarter choice for most users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 if…
- →Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- →144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- →f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
Buy the Xiaomi 11T Pro if…
- →120W HyperCharge fills 5000 mAh in 17 minutes
- →108 MP main camera with good detail
- →Snapdragon 888 flagship performance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 40
Pros
- Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- 144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
- 68W fast charging with wireless charging at this price
- Vegan leather option provides a unique, grippy texture
Cons
- Dimensity 8020 is a mid-range chip — not flagship performance
- Only one OS update promised by Motorola
- 4400 mAh battery is modest for heavy users
- No telephoto camera for zoom shots
- 256 GB single storage option with no expansion
Xiaomi 11T Pro
Pros
- 120W HyperCharge fills 5000 mAh in 17 minutes
- 108 MP main camera with good detail
- Snapdragon 888 flagship performance
- Harman Kardon stereo speakers
- Competitive pricing at $649
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto camera
- Snapdragon 888 heating
- MIUI bloatware and ads
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 | Xiaomi 11T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm | 164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF | 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 68W wired (TurboPower) | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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