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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.

Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google
Google Pixel 8 Pro
$999
8.6/10
Winner
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Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Motorola
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
$999
8.4/10

Full Specifications

SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProMotorola Edge 50 Ultra
SoftwareAndroid 14Android 14
Body
Weight213 g197 g
MaterialAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2Aluminum frame, vegan leather or wood back
IP ratingIP68IP68
Dimensions162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm
Camera
Main camera50 MP, f/1.68, OIS50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, 1/1.3" Omnivision OV50H
Front camera10.5 MP, f/2.250 MP, f/1.9
Video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Telephoto48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom64 MP 3x periscope, f/2.4, OIS
Ultrawide48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree50 MP, f/2.0, 122-degree, autofocus
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB / 16 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB512 GB, 1 TB
Battery
Capacity5050 mAh4500 mAh
Charging30W wired125W wired
Wireless charging23W (Pixel Stand)50W wireless
Display
Size6.7 inches6.7 inches
TypeLTPO OLEDLTPO pOLED
Resolution2992 x 13442712 x 1220
Refresh rate1-120Hz144Hz
Brightness (nits)24002500
Processor
CPUNona-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)
GPUImmortalis-G715s MC10Adreno 735
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4

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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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