Google Pixel 7a vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra dominates as a flagship powerhouse, featuring a stunning 6.7-inch 144Hz LTPO pOLED display (2500 nits) versus Pixel 7a's 6.1-inch 90Hz OLED (1400 nits). Camera systems differ significantly: Edge 50 Ultra boasts a superior 50MP main sensor (f/1.6, 1/1.3") with periscope 3x telephoto, while Pixel 7a relies on a 64MP f/1.89 setup enhanced by computational photography. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with Adreno 735 outpaces Tensor G2, offering faster gaming and app responsiveness. Battery capacity favors Edge 50 Ultra (4500mAh) with game-changing 125W wired and 50W wireless charging versus Pixel's modest 18W/7.5W. Storage reaches 1TB on Motorola versus 128GB on Google. However, Pixel 7a excels in software integration, AI features, and costs $500 less. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing Google's ecosystem, Pixel 7a remains excellent. Demanding users wanting flagship specs should choose Edge 50 Ultra.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 7a if…
- →Flagship Tensor G2 chip at mid-range price
- →64 MP main camera greatly improved over Pixel 6a
- →Five years of OS and security updates
Buy the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if…
- →Versatile triple 50MP+ camera with periscope telephoto
- →Extremely fast 125W wired and 50W wireless charging
- →Bright 144Hz LTPO pOLED display
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 7a
Pros
- Flagship Tensor G2 chip at mid-range price
- 64 MP main camera greatly improved over Pixel 6a
- Five years of OS and security updates
- Wireless charging added vs previous generation
- Compact and easy to use one-handed
Cons
- Only one storage option (128 GB)
- Slow 18W wired charging
- Plastic back feels less premium than glass
- No telephoto camera
- 90Hz capped (not adaptive)
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
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 197 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 3 | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or wood back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 152.4 x 72.9 x 9.0 mm | 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.89, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, 1/1.3" Omnivision OV50H |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 50 MP, f/2.0, 122-degree, autofocus |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP 3x periscope, f/2.4, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4385 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 125W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W (Qi) | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | OLED | LTPO pOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 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 |
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