Motorola Edge 40 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 delivers a premium experience with its lighter build (167g), superior pOLED display at 144Hz with 1200 nits brightness, and faster MediaTek Dimensity 8020 processor paired with Mali-G77 GPU. Camera performance favors Motorola's 50MP f/1.4 main sensor with OIS over Xiaomi's 200MP sensor, which prioritizes megapixel count over practical performance. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ counters with larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display at 1800 nits, significantly larger 5000mAh battery, and substantially faster 120W charging. Xiaomi also offers expandable storage up to 512GB and better RAM options. Motorola excels in build quality with aluminum frame and vegan leather option, plus faster wireless charging at 15W. For users prioritizing display quality, processor speed, and premium materials, Motorola Edge 40 justifies its premium. Budget-conscious buyers seeking maximum battery life and faster charging favor Xiaomi. Motorola Edge 40 edges ahead for overall performance and refinement.
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 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
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 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 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 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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