The Motorola Edge 60 Pro (first impressions) and Realme 14 Pro+ (review) are two compelling smartphones priced under Rs 30,000. With “Pro” in their names, expectations are high—they’re expected to deliver professional-grade performance across the board. But do they actually live up to the promise? In this comparison, we put both devices to the test using synthetic benchmark tools like AnTuTu, Geekbench, and Burnout, alongside real-world gaming tests, to see how well they truly perform.
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme SoC, whereas the Realme 14 Pro+ boasts a Snapdragon 7s Gen3 chipset under the hood.
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Verdict
When it comes to raw power and performance, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a definitive upper hand here. However, the Realme 14 Pro+ is not too far off in terms of performance, especially in daily tasks.
| Tests | Winner |
| AnTuTu | Motorola Edge 60 Pro |
| Geekbench | Motorola Edge 60 Pro |
| CPU throttle | Tie |
| Gaming | Tie |
AnTuTu
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro, powered by a more powerful Dimensity 8350 Extreme SoC with a higher clock speed, scores nearly double that of the Realme 14 Pro+. The processor’s peak clock speed is 3.35GHz, which is significantly higher than the 2.5GHz frequency of the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 powering the Realme 14 Pro+.
Real-world context: The Dimensity 8350 Extreme chipset under the hood of the Edge 60 Pro has been designed to offer raw performance to handle intense tasks like gaming without breaking a sweat. It’s an ideal pick for those who need a true performance powerhouse. On the other hand, the Realme 14 Pro+ will serve light users with a moderate usage pattern very well.
Winner: Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Geekbench
In the Geekbench app, which determines the performance of the processor alone, the Edge 60 Pro once again fares much better than its competitor, thanks to its more powerful chipset. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro scored 20 percent and 40 percent higher than its counterpart in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.
Real-world context: As you can tell already, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro can handle daily and intense tasks with equal ease. If you are looking for a smartphone that multitasks like a breeze and handles intense tasks like it’s nothing, then the Edge 60 Pro should be your pick.
Winner: Motorola Edge 60 Pro
CPU Throttle
In the Burnout CPU Throttle test, which measures the performance fall off during intense use, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro managed to sustain higher max performance. However, the difference between the two devices is insignificant enough to distinguish a winner.
Real-world context: The 7 percent difference in the CPU Throttle test score is not discernible enough to affect the device’s real-life performance. If you use your device for a long duration, both the Edge 60 Pro and Realme 14 Pro+ will serve you well.
Winner: Tie
Gaming test
Average FPS during 30 minutes of gameplay (higher is better)
| Games | Settings | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | Realme 14 Pro+ |
| COD: Mobile | High graphics + Max frames | 59.6 | TakoStat did not run |
| Real Racing 3 | Standard | 110.3 | TakoStat did not run |
| BGMI | HDR graphics + Ultra frames | 36.9 | TakoStat did not run |
We play COD: Mobile, Real Racing 3, and BGMI on each device for 30 minutes with identical graphic settings. The gaming test helps us determine which smartphone can handle a prolonged, intense workload without suffering from throttling or frame drop. However, the app we use to capture FPS during gaming did not run on the Realme 14 Pro+. Therefore, we will base our judgment on the temperature increase during the gaming session.
Thermal performance
Temperature increases after 30 minutes of gameplay (lower is better)
| Games | Avg temp rise after 30 mins of gaming (in degrees Celsius) | |
| Motorola Edge 60 Pro | Realme 14 Pro+ | |
| COD: Mobile | 7.2 | 9.9 |
| Real Racing 3 | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| BGMI | 5.9 | 4.4 |
In our gaming tests, both smartphones experienced almost identical temperature increases, with a couple of degrees difference. The Edge 60 Pro got hotter by 17.5 degrees Celsius, whereas the Realme 14 Pro+ witnessed a temperature increase of 19.5 degrees Celsius.
Real-world context: The Motorola Edge 60 Pro and Realme 14 Pro+ are great at handling casual gaming titles. However, if you want a smartphone that can handle longer gaming durations with better thermal efficiency, then the Edge 60 Pro is the one to pick.
Winner: Tie
Final verdict
When it comes to raw performance delivery and CPU-intensive tasks, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro has the upper hand over the Realme 14 Pro+. The higher clock speed and better core architecture of the Dimensity 8350 Extreme, which powers the Motorola Edge 60 Pro, make it a better option for power users and gamers.
The Realme 14 Pro+, on the other hand, is still a commendable device for its rounded performance. It offers better efficiency and reliable performance, making it ideal for regular users. Whether you choose the raw power of the Edge 60 Pro or the efficient restraint of the Realme 14 Pro+, both are available with a starting price of Rs 29,999.
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₹29,999.00
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Amazon
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₹30,625.00
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