Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Motorola Edge 40
The Verdict
Comparing these two Android flagships reveals distinct positioning in the market. Pixel 7 Pro delivers superior display quality with its 1500-nit LTPO OLED panel and 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, paired with Google's exceptional computational photography through the Tensor G2 chip. Its camera system excels with a 48MP 5x telephoto lens and advanced software processing. Motorola Edge 40 compensates with aggressive pricing at $499 and highlights 68W fast charging, lighter 167g design, and a 144Hz refresh rate display. However, Edge 40's 4400mAh battery, MediaTek processor, and single 50MP telephoto setup fall short of Pixel's imaging prowess. Battery capacity favors Pixel's 5000mAh. For photography enthusiasts and those prioritizing computing power, Pixel 7 Pro justifies its premium. Budget-conscious buyers needing everyday performance should consider Edge 40's value proposition.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 7 Pro if…
- →Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- →Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- →LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 if…
- →Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- →144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- →f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Pros
- Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
- Guaranteed five years of OS updates
- Large 5000 mAh battery with wireless charging
Cons
- Tensor G2 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in raw performance
- Slow 30W wired charging vs Chinese rivals
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
- Heavy at 212 g
Motorola Edge 40
Pros
- Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- 144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
- 68W fast charging with wireless charging at this price
- Vegan leather option provides a unique, grippy texture
Cons
- Dimensity 8020 is a mid-range chip — not flagship performance
- Only one OS update promised by Motorola
- 4400 mAh battery is modest for heavy users
- No telephoto camera for zoom shots
- 256 GB single storage option with no expansion
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 212 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF |
| Front camera | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 68W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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