Motorola Edge 50 Pro vs Poco X5 Pro
Motorola's Edge 50 Pro commands a premium with its superior 144Hz pOLED display (2000 nits brightness), faster Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, and exceptional camera versatility featuring a 50MP main sensor with f/1.4 aperture, 3x telephoto, and 50W wireless charging. Its IP68 rating and vegan leather option provide durability advantages. Poco's X5 Pro offers compelling value at $299 with a larger 5000mAh battery, respectable 120Hz AMOLED display, and a 108MP main camera—though it lacks telephoto zoom, wireless charging, and water resistance beyond IP53. Performance difference favors Motorola significantly for gaming and demanding apps. Battery endurance slightly favors Poco despite the weaker chipset. For photography enthusiasts and power users, the Edge 50 Pro's $499 investment justifies the generational leap in performance and features. Budget-conscious buyers accepting compromises will find the X5 Pro adequate for everyday use.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 50 Pro | Poco X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 12 (MIUI 14 for POCO) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 181 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.9 |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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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
Poco X5 Pro
Pros
- 108 MP main camera at sub-$300 price
- 67W fast charging
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good colors
- 5G connectivity at budget pricing
- NFC included
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G shows its age in heavy tasks
- 8 MP ultrawide is underwhelming
- No wireless charging
- Software support is limited
- Plastic build
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