Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Side-by-side specifications, scores and verdict.
Quick Verdict
Both flagship phones deliver excellent experiences, but they excel in different areas. Pixel 7 Pro offers superior computational photography with Google Tensor G2's specialized AI processing, a sharper 1440p display, and excellent software integration at $899. Edge 50 Ultra counters with a more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, significantly brighter 2500-nit display, faster 125W charging, 50W wireless charging, and higher-resolution front and ultrawide cameras. Battery capacity favors Pixel at 5000mAh versus 4500mAh. Motorola's 144Hz refresh rate outpaces Pixel's 120Hz, while storage maxes at 1TB versus 512GB. For pure performance and charging speed, Edge 50 Ultra justifies its premium. For photography enthusiasts and software refinement, Pixel 7 Pro remains unbeaten. Choose Motorola for power users prioritizing specs; choose Google for photography-focused users valuing software optimization.
Full Specifications
| Specification | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 212 g | 197 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or wood back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm | 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, 1/1.3" Omnivision OV50H |
| Front camera | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom | 64 MP 3x periscope, f/2.4, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree | 50 MP, f/2.0, 122-degree, autofocus |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 125W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO pOLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 2500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz A720 + 3x2.0 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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 50 Ultra
Pros
- Versatile triple 50MP+ camera with periscope telephoto
- Extremely fast 125W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Bright 144Hz LTPO pOLED display
- Premium materials including vegan leather and wood options
- Clean near-stock Android
Cons
- Only 4500 mAh battery (small for a flagship)
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a step below the 8 Gen 3
- Limited software update commitment vs rivals
- Curved display not for everyone
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