Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G vs Motorola Edge 30 Fusion: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion emerges as the stronger choice. Its Snapdragon 888+ chipset delivers noticeably superior performance, despite being built on a 5nm process versus the Redmi's 6nm Dimensity 920. While the Redmi boasts faster charging, the Fusion’s brighter display and overall smoother experience justify the trade-off.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G | Motorola Edge 30 Fusion |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - PRC | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, October 28 | 2022, September 08 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, November 01 | Available. Released 2022, September 08 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.33 in) | 158.5 x 72 x 7.5 mm or 7.7 mm |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 204 g (7.20 oz) | 168 g / 175 g (5.93 oz) |
| - | Splash and dust resistant | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | P-OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.99 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 920 (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 660 |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Triple | 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm 2 MP (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF Auxiliary lens |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps (market dependent) | 8K@30fps, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | - | HDR |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, AF |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | - | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| - | Ready For 3.5 support | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 120W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 15 min | 68W wired, 50% in 10 min |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh | Li-Po 4400 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Mysterious Black, Forest Green, Timeless Purple | Neptune Blue, Cosmic Grey, Solar Gold, Aurora White, Viva Magenta |
| Models | 21091116UG, 21091116UC | XT2243-1 |
| Price | € 135.59 / $ 125.25 | About 150 EUR |
| SAR | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 0.60 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 101h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 827929 (v9) GeekBench: 3458 (v5.1) GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
- Incredibly fast 120W charging
- Competitive endurance rating
- Potentially high-resolution camera output
- Dimensity 920 chipset is outperformed by the Snapdragon 888+
- Dimmer display compared to the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion
- Superior performance with Snapdragon 888+
- Brighter and more vibrant display
- More efficient 5nm process
- Slower charging speed (68W)
- Slightly lower endurance rating
Display Comparison
The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion’s display is a clear winner, achieving a measured peak brightness of 946 nits compared to the Redmi Note 11 Pro+’s 760 nits. This translates to significantly better outdoor visibility. While both displays feature an 'infinite' contrast ratio (typical for OLED panels), the higher brightness of the Fusion provides a more dynamic and engaging viewing experience. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+’s display, while still good, feels comparatively dim. We lack PWM frequency data for both, but the difference in brightness is the dominant factor.
Camera Comparison
Both devices offer capable camera systems, but detailed sensor information beyond 'Photo/Video' is missing. However, given the market positioning, we can infer that the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion likely prioritizes image processing speed and overall image quality leveraging the Snapdragon’s ISP. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ may focus on high-resolution output, potentially at the expense of dynamic range and low-light performance. Without specific sensor size and aperture data, it’s difficult to definitively declare a winner, but the Snapdragon’s image signal processor (ISP) generally provides a more refined image processing pipeline.
Performance
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G in the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion, fabricated on a 5nm process, offers a substantial performance advantage over the MediaTek Dimensity 920 (6nm) in the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. The 888+’s Cortex-X1 prime core, clocked at 2.99 GHz, significantly outperforms the Dimensity 920’s Cortex-A78 cores (2.5 GHz). This difference is particularly noticeable in demanding tasks like gaming and video editing. While the Dimensity 920 is a capable chip, the 888+ provides a smoother, more responsive experience. The Fusion also benefits from potentially better sustained performance due to the more efficient 5nm node, mitigating thermal throttling under prolonged load.
Battery Life
Both phones achieve similar endurance ratings – 106 hours for the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and 101 hours for the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion. However, the charging speeds are drastically different. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+’s 120W wired charging can fully charge the battery in just 15 minutes, a significant advantage. The Edge 30 Fusion’s 68W charging, while still fast, takes considerably longer. This difference in charging speed is a key differentiator, appealing to users who prioritize minimizing downtime. The slightly lower endurance rating of the Fusion is offset by its faster processor and brighter display.
Buying Guide
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G if you prioritize extremely fast charging – its 120W capability is unmatched in this price bracket – and frequently capture photos. Buy the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion if you value raw processing power for gaming and demanding applications, and appreciate a significantly brighter and more vibrant display.