Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
The Verdict
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 is the cheaper of the two at $199 versus $850, a difference of about $651. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Motorola Edge 70 Pro stands out for exceptional 144hz oled display with 3000 nits peak brightness, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 is praised for amoled display with 1800-nit peak brightness is exceptional for the price. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Pro if…
- →Exceptional 144Hz OLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
- →Fast 125W wired charging for quick top-ups
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version delivers flagship performance
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 if…
- →AMOLED display with 1800-nit peak brightness is exceptional for the price
- →120Hz refresh rate for silky smooth scrolling
- →108 MP main sensor captures detailed photos
Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Pros
- Exceptional 144Hz OLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
- Fast 125W wired charging for quick top-ups
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version delivers flagship performance
- Versatile camera setup with 3x telephoto and optical stabilization
- IP68 dust and water resistance rating
Cons
- No wireless charging despite premium pricing
- 4500mAh battery may struggle with 144Hz display endurance
- Limited to single 3x telephoto option, no 10x zoom
- Heavy at 186g with thick bezels
- Higher-than-average price point for market segment
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
Pros
- AMOLED display with 1800-nit peak brightness is exceptional for the price
- 120Hz refresh rate for silky smooth scrolling
- 108 MP main sensor captures detailed photos
- 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging provides great longevity
- Slim and lightweight design at 188.5 g
Cons
- No 5G connectivity limits future-proofing
- Snapdragon 685 is weak for gaming or heavy multitasking
- Macro and ultrawide cameras are low quality
- Video recording capped at 1080p@30fps
- No wireless charging
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 OIS | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF |
| Front camera | 32MP f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | 10MP f/2.0 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 12MP f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Espresso Black, Platinum Gray | — |
| Weight | 186g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 125W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2664 x 1200 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1800 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 188.5 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame, glass front, glass back |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Dimensions | — | 162.2 x 75.6 x 7.97 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz + 4x1.9 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
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