Motorola Edge 50 Pro vs OPPO Reno 11 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones deliver excellent performance at the $499 price point but with different strengths. Motorola Edge 50 Pro features a superior 144Hz pOLED display with 2000 nits brightness, faster 125W charging, and 50W wireless charging capability, plus the more powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. Its camera system excels with a larger f/1.4 main sensor and dedicated 3x telephoto lens. However, OPPO Reno 11 Pro offers a lighter design (180g vs 186g), better water resistance (IP65 base vs IP68), and a slightly larger battery (4600mAh). The Reno 11 Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 8200 provides competent performance for daily tasks, though it trails the Snapdragon in demanding games. Display brightness significantly favors Motorola at 2000 nits versus 1200 nits. For photography enthusiasts and power users, Motorola Edge 50 Pro's superior display technology and charging speeds make it the stronger choice, especially with wireless charging included.
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 OPPO Reno 11 Pro if…
- →Excellent portrait system with 2x telephoto and AI processing
- →80W SUPERVOOC charges the battery rapidly in about 40 minutes
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.56 mm and 180 g
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
OPPO Reno 11 Pro
Pros
- Excellent portrait system with 2x telephoto and AI processing
- 80W SUPERVOOC charges the battery rapidly in about 40 minutes
- Slim and lightweight at 7.56 mm and 180 g
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good outdoor brightness
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking and AI features smoothly
Cons
- Dimensity 8200 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- 8 MP ultrawide is a weak point in the camera system
- No wireless charging
- ColorOS includes some bloatware
- Single 256 GB storage option with no expansion
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 50 Pro | OPPO Reno 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 180 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 80W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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