Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G has just launched in India and comes with a host of new upgrades compared to its predecessor, the Edge 40. These upgrades include support for 125W fast charging, a dedicated telephoto camera, an improved selfie camera, and more. The Edge 50 Pro is available at a starting price of Rs 31,999, putting it in direct competition with the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, which also starts at a similar price. Let’s compare the performance output of both smartphones to determine which device offers superior performance for its price.
| Smartphones | Motorola Edge 50 Pro | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno 720 | ARM Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Memory | Up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage | Up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage |
Geekbench
We begin our performance comparison with some benchmark tests. In the Geekbench 6 benchmarks, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro scored 1142 on the single-core test and 3119 on the multi-core test. In comparison, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ clocks 1127 in the single-core test and 2690 in the multi-core test. While there isn’t a stark difference between the single-core performance of both smartphones, the multi-core performance on the Edge 50 Pro is substantially better compared to the Note 13 Pro+. This implies that the Edge 50 Pro is likely to perform better during multi-tasking and other background tasks.
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
| Single-core: 1142 | Single-core: 1127 |
| Single-core: 3119 | Multi-core: 2690 |
Winner: Motorola Edge 50 Pro
AnTuTu
The AnTuTu benchmark evaluates overall device performance, including CPU, GPU, MEM (RAM+ROM), and UX (user experience). The Motorola Edge 50 Pro registers an aggregate score of 8,27,321 on the AnTuTu benchmark, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ shows an aggregate score of 7,15,627. The GPU and CPU scores in particular reflect the significant improvement in performance thanks to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset that lies at the core of the Edge 50 Pro.
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
| AnTuTu score: 8,27,321 | AnTuTu score: 7,15,627 |
Winner: Motorola Edge 50 Pro
CPU throttle
To gauge the throttling on each smartphone, we tested both on the CPU throttle app, set to operate on 50 threads for 30 minutes each. The results revealed that the Motorola Edge 50 Pro achieved a peak performance output of 84 percent, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G narrowly surpassed it with a peak performance output of 86 percent. The CPU throttling test highlights that the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is a more capable device when operating under stress, but only on paper… since the difference in scores is marginal. Despite the lower performance output, we can observe that the Max FPS count on the Edge 50 Pro 5G is higher compared to the Note 13 Pro+.
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
| Peak performance: 84 percent | Peak performance: 86 percent |
Winner: Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Gaming test
For the gaming test, we played BGMI at the same graphical settings on both smartphones to gauge their real-life performance. The gameplay experience was excellent on both devices, with vibrant colours and no visible lags or stutters, offering a stable frame rate of 60FPS. When it comes to thermal management, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro performed better in comparison to the Redmi Note 13 Pro+, with a rise in temperature of 6.2 degrees C, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ showed a spike of 8.8 degrees C. The Motorola Edge 50 Pro wins the gaming round owing to its superior thermal performance.
Winner: Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Verdict
In our performance comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Pro and the Redmi Note 13 Pro+, the former emerges as the winner. Although the smartphone’s peak performance output is comparatively lower than that of the Note 13 Pro+, in day-to-day usage and real-world scenarios, the smartphone is rarely pushed to such extremes. This isn’t to discredit the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ as a performer; in fact, its real-world performance is quite reliable, and it offers excellent stability at its peak performance.
If dependable everyday performance, a comprehensive camera system with telephoto lens, a curved 144Hz display, IP68 dust and water resistance, quick 125W fast charging, and a standout sleek design are aspects that appeal to you, then the Motorola Edge 50 Pro is a strong contender for its price. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ proves to be stiff competition with reliable everyday performance. It also offers IP68 water and dust resistance, a curved 120Hz display, quick 120W fast charging, and a distinct yet equally appealing sleek design.
The choice ultimately rests on user preferences, as both phones offer excellent value for their price.
