Motorola Edge 50 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Pro significantly outperforms Samsung's aging Galaxy Note 10+ across nearly every metric. With a modern Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, 144Hz pOLED display reaching 2000 nits, and superior 50MP main camera with f/1.4 aperture, the Edge 50 Pro delivers contemporary flagship performance at half the price. Samsung's 2019 flagship shows its age: the Snapdragon 855 feels sluggish by today's standards, 60Hz refresh rate feels jarring, and 45W charging seems antiquated compared to 125W wired and 50W wireless on Motorola. Video capabilities favor Motorola with 4K@30fps standard versus Samsung's dated codec implementation. Battery capacity is similar (4500 vs 4300 mAh), but Motorola's charging speeds make up for marginally lower capacity. Samsung's only advantages are the higher resolution 1440p display and Wireless PowerShare, which appeal to power users. However, these don't justify the $600 premium. Motorola Edge 50 Pro is the clear choice for value and modern technology.
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 Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ if…
- →S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- →Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- →45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
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
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
Pros
- S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- 45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking effortlessly
- Versatile quad-camera system with ToF depth sensor
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors were moving to high refresh rates
- No headphone jack — a first for the Note series
- Exynos variant has weaker GPU performance than Snapdragon
- Glass back is slippery and fragile without a case
- Samsung software updates have ended
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 50 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | pOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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