Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Both flagships deliver premium experiences at $999, but with distinct strengths. Pixel 8 Pro excels with its superior 2400-nit display, exceptional computational photography via Tensor G3, and versatile 5x optical zoom. Motorola Edge 50 Ultra counters with a 144Hz refresh rate, faster 125W wired charging, and impressive 50W wireless charging—nearly double Pixel's speeds. Camera systems diverge meaningfully: Pixel's AI-driven processing and proven night mode dominance versus Motorola's larger 1/1.3" sensor and 64MP 3x periscope telephoto. Edge 50 Ultra weighs 16g less and offers vegan leather aesthetics. Battery capacity favors Pixel (5050mAh vs 4500mAh), though Motorola's charging compensation mitigates this gap. Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 provides slightly better sustained performance than Tensor G3, while Pixel's software integration feels more cohesive. Choose Pixel 8 Pro for imaging prowess and display brilliance; select Edge 50 Ultra for charging speed, design, and raw processor performance.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 197 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or wood back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, 1/1.3" Omnivision OV50H |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 64 MP 3x periscope, f/2.4, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-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, 1 TB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| 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 | LTPO pOLED |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 2500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz A720 + 3x2.0 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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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 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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