Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 5/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro scores 45 points higher (50/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 leads (55/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (55/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1726358 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 125W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 130 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 13 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | $1250 | — |
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (29/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (65/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (55/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 45 points (50/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads on camera score (65/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.