Xiaomi Redmi K60 vs Motorola Edge 30 Pro: A Deep Dive into Snapdragon Flagships

The Xiaomi Redmi K60 and Motorola Edge 30 Pro represent compelling options in the increasingly competitive flagship smartphone space. Both leverage Qualcomm's high-end Snapdragon silicon, but diverge in their execution, particularly regarding charging technology and overall battery endurance. This comparison dissects the key differences to help you determine which device best suits your needs.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

For the average user prioritizing sustained performance and faster charging, the Xiaomi Redmi K60 emerges as the stronger contender. Its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset offers improved thermal efficiency over the Edge 30 Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and the 67W wired charging is noticeably quicker than Motorola’s 68W implementation.

PHONES
Phone Names	Xiaomi Redmi K60	Motorola Edge 30 Pro

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 - International
5G bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
	CDMA2000 1x	2, 5, 7, 12, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA

Launch
Announced	2022, December 27	2022, January 24
Status	Available. Released 2023, January 01	Available. Released 2022, March 04

Body
Build	-	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Dimensions	162.8 x 75.4 x 8.6 mm or 8.8 mm	163.1 x 76 x 8.8 mm (6.42 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	199 g or 204 g (7.02 oz)	196 g (6.91 oz)
	-	Water-repellent design

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~526 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
Size	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~87.5% screen-to-body ratio)	6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	OLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1400 nits (peak)	OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+
	-	Always-on display

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)	Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)	Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
GPU	Adreno 730	Adreno 730
OS	Android 13, MIUI 14	Android 12, upgradable to Android 14

Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1

Main Camera
Features	Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Triple	64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF Auxiliary lens
Video	8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS	8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 10-bit HDR10+, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	HDR	HDR
Single	16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm	60 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.61µm
Video	1080p@30/60/120fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	No
35mm jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
	24-bit/192kHz audio	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Infrared port	Yes	-
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Radio	Unspecified	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	-	Ready For support

Battery
Charging	67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ 30W wireless	68W wired, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min 15W wireless 5W reverse wireless
Type	Li-Po 5500 mAh	Li-Po 4800 mAh

Misc
Colors	Black, White, Blue, Green	Cosmos Blue, Stardust White
Models	-	XT2201-1
Price	About 350 EUR	€ 475.45

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 80h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-24.2 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 941895 (v9) GeekBench: 3658 (v5.1) GFXBench: 78fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Xiaomi Redmi K60

Superior thermal efficiency with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Faster 67W wired charging
30W wireless charging support

Display brightness data unavailable
Camera specifications unknown

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

Higher peak display brightness (685 nits)
5W reverse wireless charging
Potentially better camera image processing (requires testing)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 prone to throttling
Slower wireless charging (15W)

Display Comparison

The Motorola Edge 30 Pro boasts a measured peak brightness of 685 nits, suggesting a more visible screen outdoors compared to the Redmi K60 (brightness data unavailable). Both displays feature an 'infinite' contrast ratio, typical of OLED panels. However, without PWM dimming rate data for the Redmi K60, it's difficult to assess potential eye strain for sensitive users. The Edge 30 Pro’s higher peak brightness is a clear advantage for outdoor visibility, but the Redmi K60’s panel characteristics remain largely unknown without further data.

Camera Comparison

Both devices are listed as having 'Photo / Video' capabilities, lacking specific details. Without sensor size, aperture, or OIS information, a meaningful camera comparison is impossible. The presence of a 2MP macro camera on either device is unlikely to significantly impact image quality and should be considered a secondary feature. The image processing style and overall camera performance will likely be the differentiating factors, but require dedicated testing.

Performance

Both phones utilize an octa-core CPU configuration with 1x Cortex-X2, 3x Cortex-A710, and 4x Cortex-A510 cores, indicating similar multi-core performance. However, the Redmi K60’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, fabricated on a 4nm process, offers a significant advantage in thermal efficiency over the Edge 30 Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (also 4nm). This translates to less throttling under sustained load, making the K60 the better choice for prolonged gaming or video editing. While both support fast RAM, the specific LPDDR5x speeds are not provided, making a direct comparison impossible.

Battery Life

Both the Redmi K60 and Motorola Edge 30 Pro share an endurance rating of 80 hours, suggesting comparable battery life under typical usage. However, the Redmi K60’s 67W wired charging, coupled with 30W wireless charging, provides a faster and more versatile charging experience. The Edge 30 Pro supports 68W wired charging (claiming 0-100% in 35 minutes) and 15W wireless charging, plus 5W reverse wireless charging. The Redmi K60’s faster wired charging and higher wireless charging wattage give it an edge in convenience.

Buying Guide

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K60 if you need a phone that can handle extended gaming sessions without significant throttling, and if rapid charging is a priority. Its 67W wired and 30W wireless charging provide flexibility. Buy the Motorola Edge 30 Pro if you value a slightly brighter display and appreciate the convenience of 5W reverse wireless charging, though you’ll need to manage potential thermal limitations during intensive tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Will the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the Motorola Edge 30 Pro overheat during extended gaming sessions?

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is known to generate more heat than the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. While Motorola likely implemented thermal management solutions, prolonged gaming at high settings may lead to noticeable throttling, reducing sustained performance. The Redmi K60’s 8+ Gen 1 is less susceptible to this issue.

❓ How does the 67W charging on the Redmi K60 compare to the 68W charging on the Motorola Edge 30 Pro in real-world use?

While the wattage difference is minimal, the Redmi K60’s charging implementation appears more efficient. The 67W charging, combined with the 8+ Gen 1’s thermal efficiency, likely results in faster and more consistent charging speeds, especially during the latter stages of the charging cycle. The Edge 30 Pro claims 0-100% in 35 minutes, but real-world results may vary.

❓ Is the 5W reverse wireless charging on the Motorola Edge 30 Pro useful for charging accessories like earbuds?

The 5W reverse wireless charging is a convenient feature for topping up small accessories like wireless earbuds or smartwatches. However, it's a slow charging method and not suitable for quickly charging larger devices like smartphones. It's best considered a niche feature for emergency situations.