Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Motorola Edge 40 Pro
The Verdict
Google's Pixel 8 Pro commands a $200 premium with meaningful advantages in display technology and computational photography. Its 2992x1344 LTPO OLED screen reaches 2400 nits brightness with 1-120Hz adaptive refresh, vastly superior to the Edge 40 Pro's 1600-nit pOLED panel. Camera processing leverages Google's Tensor G3 and advanced AI for superior real-world results, including better 5x optical zoom (48MP) versus Motorola's modest 2x telephoto. Battery capacity slightly edges ahead at 5050mAh with faster wireless charging (23W). However, Motorola's Edge 40 Pro delivers exceptional value at $799, featuring faster 165Hz refresh rate, speedier 125W charging, sharper 60MP selfie, and capable 8K video recording. Performance between Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Tensor G3 remains competitive. Storage is limited to 256GB on Motorola versus up to 1TB on Pixel. For photography enthusiasts and flagship experience seekers, Pixel 8 Pro justifies its cost. Budget-conscious buyers should choose Motorola's impressive alternative.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro if…
- →Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- →Seven years of OS and security updates
- →Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 Pro if…
- →125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- →165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- →60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Pros
- Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
- Built-in temperature sensor
- On-device AI features
Cons
- Tensor G3 prone to thermal throttling
- Slow 30W wired charging
- Heavy at 213 g
- Expensive at launch
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- 165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- 60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
- Near-stock Android with minimal bloatware
- IP68 with stylish vegan leather finish
Cons
- Telephoto is only 2x (no periscope option)
- Software update support shorter than Google/Samsung
- Only one storage configuration
- Curved display prone to accidental touches
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Motorola Edge 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 199 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, vegan leather back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 60 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/1.6, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 125W TurboPower wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 165Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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