Motorola Edge 50 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
Motorola Edge 50 Pro delivers exceptional value with flagship-tier features at half the price. Its 144Hz pOLED display with 2000 nits brightness rivals Samsung's offering, while the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 handles demanding tasks admirably. Superior charging capabilities—125W wired and 50W wireless—significantly outpace the S24+'s 45W and 15W. Camera systems are competitive; Motorola's 50MP f/1.4 main sensor with OIS matches Samsung's versatility, though Samsung edges ahead with 8K video recording and superior telephoto reach. Where Galaxy S24+ justifies its premium: the Exynos 2400 provides marginally better performance, Dynamic AMOLED 2X display reaches 2600 nits peak brightness, and One UI 6.1 offers refined software experience. Battery capacity slightly favors Samsung (4900mAh vs 4500mAh). For power users prioritizing cutting-edge performance and premium build, S24+ warrants consideration. However, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro represents outstanding value, delivering 90% of the S24+'s capability at half the cost. Choose Motorola for budget-conscious buyers; Samsung for those demanding absolute performance supremacy.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 50 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | pOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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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
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Pros
- Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- 12 GB RAM standard
- Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
- Seven years of software updates
Cons
- Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
- No telephoto improvement over S23+
- Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
- 45W charging unchanged
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