The Realme 13+ (review) is a solid recommendation at around Rs 25,000 if good battery life and fast charging matter to you. The phone supports 80W charging, which is still uncommon in the segment. Additionally, the phone includes a charger with the same output in the box, which many customers will appreciate.
However, the Realme 13+ faces stiff competition in the segment, especially from the likes of the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (review). In this dedicated comparison, we check the two smartphones’ battery performance and management.
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PCMark
The PCMark battery test offers a decent insight into the smartphone’s battery performance in the most ideal condition. For our test, we enabled flight mode on the Realme 13+ and Motorola Edge 50 Fusion. We also ensured similar brightness and audio levels for a fair contest. Needless to say, the phones were fully charged at the start of the round.
| Smartphone | Realme 13+ | Motorola Edge 50 Fusion |
| PCMark battery test | 10 hours 37 minutes | 9 hours 53 minutes |
The Realme 13+ ran the PCMark battery test for over 10 hours before its battery dropped to 20 percent. The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion also ran the test for nearly 10 hours. This suggests suggests that the Realme 13+ is likely to offer better battery life overall. Its ability to sustain a longer duration in the same test conditions indicates it can deliver extended usage under similar workloads.
Winner: Realme 13+
YouTube video playback
The next test involved running a YouTube video for 30 minutes. We ensured a similar brightness, audio levels, and resolution for a fair fight.
| Smartphone | Realme 13+ | Motorola Edge 50 Fusion |
| PCMark Battery Test (battery consumed) | 4 percent | 4 percent |
Notably, both smartphones consumed 4 percent of battery at the end of the round. In absolute terms, this translates to 200mAh. This indicates that they are likely to perform equally in similar media usage scenarios.
Winner: Tie
Gaming
In our dedicated performance test, the Realme 13+ showed its superiority over the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion in the gaming round. Let’s see if it also manages the battery more efficiently.
| Smartphone | Realme 13+ | Motorola Edge 50 Fusion |
| Avg battery drop after gaming | 6.6 percent | 8.6 percent |
For this test, we played Battlegrounds Mobile India, Real Racing 3, and Call of Duty on both devices for 30 minutes each. We measured the average battery drop after playing all three titles. The Realme 13+ had an average battery consumption of 6.6 percent, while the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion had an average battery drop of 8.6 percent. For gamers, Realme 13+ might be a better choice.
Winner: Realme 13+
Charging
Both Realme 13+ and Edge 50 Fusion pack a 5,000mAh battery. However, both smartphones offer different charging speeds.
| Smartphone | Realme 13+ | Motorola Edge 50 Fusion |
| Charging time (20 to 100 percent) | 31 minutes | 36 minutes |
The Realme 13+ with the bundled 80W charger took only 31 minutes to charge the phone from 20 to 100 percent. The Edge 50 Fusion took 36 minutes to fully charge; therefore, not a significant difference. It supports 68W charging.
Winner: Realme 13+
Verdict
Based on our test, the Realme 13+ was ahead of the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion, especially in the gaming round. However, for daily productivity both smartphones consumed the same amount of battery. Both smartphones also took similar time to charge despite differences in the charging speed.
realme 13 Plus 5G Images
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Images
