Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro
The Verdict
Pixel 8 Pro dominates in display quality with 2400 nits brightness and superior LTPO OLED technology, plus its Tensor G3 chipset excels at computational photography with advanced AI features like Magic Eraser and Best Take. Camera system is more versatile with the 48MP telephoto and 48MP ultrawide, though Edge 50 Pro's f/1.4 main sensor and 50MP front camera are respectable. Edge 50 Pro counters with faster 144Hz refresh rate, significantly quicker 125W charging, and exceptional 50W wireless charging,practical advantages for daily use. Performance gap narrows considerably; both handle multitasking smoothly, but Tensor G3 offers superior image processing. Battery capacity favors Pixel slightly at 5050mAh. At $999 versus $499, Pixel 8 Pro justifies premium pricing through camera prowess and display excellence, making it ideal for photography enthusiasts. Edge 50 Pro offers surprising value for budget-conscious users prioritizing charging speed and refresh rate smoothness.
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 50 Pro if…
- →125W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast for the price
- →f/1.4 aperture main camera captures excellent low-light shots
- →IP68 water resistance on a mid-range Motorola is a first
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 50 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast for the price
- f/1.4 aperture main camera captures excellent low-light shots
- IP68 water resistance on a mid-range Motorola is a first
- 144Hz display is smoother than most 120Hz competitors
- Near-stock Android experience with minimal bloat
Cons
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is slower than similarly-priced Snapdragon 8 phones
- 4500 mAh battery is on the small side
- 13MP ultrawide is weaker than rival triple-camera setups
- Software update track record is historically slow for Motorola
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Motorola Edge 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14 (Hello UI) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 186 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 125W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 2000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 720 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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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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