Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs OnePlus 13
Side-by-side specifications, scores and verdict.
Quick Verdict
Both flagships deliver exceptional performance, but they excel in different areas. Motorola Edge 50 Ultra features a brighter 2500-nit LTPO pOLED display with 144Hz refresh and superior zoom capabilities via its 64MP 3x periscope telephoto, while OnePlus 13 counters with a larger 6.82-inch screen, higher 4500-nit peak brightness, and the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset paired with 8K video recording. Battery capacity favors OnePlus significantly at 6000mAh versus 4500mAh, though both support rapid wireless charging. Motorola edges ahead in premium materials with vegan leather/wood options, while OnePlus offers stronger thermal performance and IP69 water resistance. At $100 less, OnePlus 13 provides superior value with flagship-grade performance, larger display, and substantially better battery life. For photography purists seeking 3x periscope zoom and premium aesthetics, Motorola impresses, but OnePlus 13 represents the smarter overall choice.
Full Specifications
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or wood back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, 1/1.3" Omnivision OV50H | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP 3x periscope, f/2.4, OIS | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600) |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 122-degree, autofocus | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | LTPO pOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz A720 + 3x2.0 GHz A520) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Pros
- Versatile triple 50MP+ camera with periscope telephoto
- Extremely fast 125W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Bright 144Hz LTPO pOLED display
- Premium materials including vegan leather and wood options
- Clean near-stock Android
Cons
- Only 4500 mAh battery (small for a flagship)
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a step below the 8 Gen 3
- Limited software update commitment vs rivals
- Curved display not for everyone
OnePlus 13
Pros
- Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
- Hasselblad-tuned triple Sony camera system
- IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 4 years of OS updates (vs 7 from Google/Samsung)
- Telephoto is just 3x (no periscope)
- OxygenOS 15 has more bloat than past versions
- Curved display still polarizing for some users
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