Motorola Edge 50 Pro vs OnePlus 13
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Pro delivers impressive flagship features at mid-range pricing with its 144Hz pOLED display, 125W charging, and versatile camera system anchored by a bright f/1.4 50MP main sensor. OnePlus 13 commands nearly double the price but justifies it with superior specifications: Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 6000mAh battery (33% larger), dramatically brighter 4500-nit display with higher resolution, faster 8K video recording, and more premium build materials. Performance gap favors OnePlus 13 substantially,the 8 Elite outpaces Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 by 40%+ in benchmarks. Camera quality leans OnePlus with larger Sony LYT-808 sensor and better telephoto (50MP vs 10MP). Battery endurance strongly favors OnePlus given capacity advantage. Display brightness becomes critical outdoors,4500 nits versus 2000 nits is transformative. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing value, Motorola Edge 50 Pro offers remarkable capability. Those demanding peak performance and longevity should invest in OnePlus 13.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the OnePlus 13 if…
- →Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- →100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
OnePlus 13
Pros
- Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
- Hasselblad-tuned triple Sony camera system
- IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 4 years of OS updates (vs 7 from Google/Samsung)
- Telephoto is just 3x (no periscope)
- OxygenOS 15 has more bloat than past versions
- Curved display still polarizing for some users
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 50 Pro | OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Dimensions | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600) |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | pOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
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