Motorola Edge 50 Pro vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Pro emerges as the superior flagship with its cutting-edge Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, stunning 144Hz pOLED display reaching 2000 nits, and versatile triple camera setup including 3x optical zoom. Charging capabilities are exceptional: 125W wired and 50W wireless compare favorably to Vivo's 80W wired-only approach. Vivo V29 Pro counters with a larger 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, slightly bigger 4600 mAh battery, and competitive 50MP main camera with Sony IMX766 sensor. However, the Vivo relies on older Android 13, weaker Dimensity 8200 chipset, and lacks wireless charging. Edge 50 Pro's IP68 rating also surpasses V29 Pro's IP54 durability. For photography enthusiasts and performance seekers willing to spend $50 more, Motorola's flagship delivers superior technology and future-proofing.
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 Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 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
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 50 Pro | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| 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 / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1300 |
| 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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