Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs OPPO Reno 11 Pro
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and OPPO Reno 11 Pro occupy vastly different market segments, with the Ultra commanding a $500 premium for flagship performance. The Motorola features the superior Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8200, delivering noticeably better gaming and multitasking performance. Its 144Hz LTPO pOLED display (2712 x 1220) crushes the Reno 11 Pro's 120Hz AMOLED (2412 x 1080), offering 2500 nits versus 1200 nits brightness. Camera advantages lean heavily Ultra, with a massive 1/1.3" main sensor, 64MP periscope zoom, and 50MP ultrawide with autofocus against the Reno's more modest 50MP and 32MP setup. The Ultra's 125W wired plus 50W wireless charging obliterates the Reno's 80W wired with zero wireless option. Build quality favors the Ultra with premium materials and IP68 rating versus Reno's IP65. However, the Reno 11 Pro remains genuinely competent for $499, offering solid midrange performance, reliable cameras, and practical everyday functionality without flagship bloat. The choice depends entirely on budget: the Ultra justifies its price for users wanting peak performance, zoom capability, and display excellence, while the Reno 11 Pro delivers excellent value for those prioritizing affordability over flagship specs.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if…
- →Versatile triple 50MP+ camera with periscope telephoto
- →Extremely fast 125W wired and 50W wireless charging
- →Bright 144Hz LTPO pOLED display
Buy the OPPO Reno 11 Pro if…
- →Excellent portrait system with 2x telephoto and AI processing
- →80W SUPERVOOC charges the battery rapidly in about 40 minutes
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.56 mm and 180 g
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
OPPO Reno 11 Pro
Pros
- Excellent portrait system with 2x telephoto and AI processing
- 80W SUPERVOOC charges the battery rapidly in about 40 minutes
- Slim and lightweight at 7.56 mm and 180 g
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good outdoor brightness
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking and AI features smoothly
Cons
- Dimensity 8200 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- 8 MP ultrawide is a weak point in the camera system
- No wireless charging
- ColorOS includes some bloatware
- Single 256 GB storage option with no expansion
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | OPPO Reno 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 180 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or wood back | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, 1/1.3" Omnivision OV50H | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP 3x periscope, f/2.4, OIS | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 122-degree, autofocus | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 80W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz A720 + 3x2.0 GHz A520) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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