Motorola Edge 40 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 delivers impressive value at half the price, featuring a snappy 144Hz pOLED display, capable 50MP main camera with OIS, and speedy 68W charging in a lighter 167g frame. Xiaomi 12 Pro justifies its premium positioning with a sharper 1440p LTPO AMOLED screen, more versatile triple camera setup including a 50MP 2x telephoto lens, and substantially faster 120W charging with 50W wireless capability. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 significantly outpaces MediaTek Dimensity 8020 for demanding tasks and gaming. Camera quality heavily favors the Pro model: its larger sensors and multi-focal flexibility produce superior stills and 8K video recording, while Edge 40 manages respectable 4K output. Battery capacity edges to Xiaomi despite similar real-world longevity expectations. Motorola Edge 40 represents outstanding value for daily users prioritizing refresh rates and affordability, whereas Xiaomi 12 Pro suits photographers and performance enthusiasts willing to invest significantly more for flagship capabilities.
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 12 Pro if…
- →120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- →Triple 50 MP camera system
- →QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
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 12 Pro
Pros
- 120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- Triple 50 MP camera system
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
- Harman Kardon quad speakers
- 50W wireless charging is very fast
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 thermal throttling
- No official IP rating
- MIUI 13 has ads and bloatware
- 2x telephoto zoom is limited
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 205 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm | 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.16 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX707) |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/1.9, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 68W wired (TurboPower) | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | pOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| 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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