Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Motorola Edge+ (2022)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 6 Pro and the Motorola Edge+ (2022), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Motorola Edge+ (2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $165 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,003 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 210 g | 196 g |
| Released | Oct 2021 | Mar 2022 |
Summary: Google Pixel 6 Pro is ahead on our rating, battery. Motorola Edge+ (2022) is ahead on refresh rate, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Motorola Edge+ (2022) is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Display
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Motorola Edge+ (2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | OLED, 144Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | Always-on display, dynamic 120Hz refresh rate (down to 10Hz) | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 20:9 |
| PPI | — | 393 ppi |
Platform
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Motorola Edge+ (2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to latest Android versions | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 730 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Motorola Edge+ (2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| RAM | — | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Motorola Edge+ (2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/3.5, 104mm (telephoto), 4x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 0.64µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), 1.75µm |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Face Unblur | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Motorola Edge+ (2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 11.1 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.22µm | 60 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.2µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Motorola Edge+ (2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5003 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4800 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 30W wired, 15W wireless, 5W reverse wireless |
| Wireless Charging | 23W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging | — |
Body
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Motorola Edge+ (2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) | 163.06 x 75.95 x 8.79 mm |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) | 196 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Colors | — | Cosmos Blue, Stardust White |
Comms
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Motorola Edge+ (2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4 |
Launch
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | Motorola Edge+ (2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, October 19 | 2022, February 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 28 | Available. Released 2022, March 24 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 6 Pro or Motorola Edge+ (2022)?
Google Pixel 6 Pro — 5,003 mAh for the Google Pixel 6 Pro versus 4,800 mAh for the Motorola Edge+ (2022).
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 6 Pro or Motorola Edge+ (2022)?
Motorola Edge+ (2022) — 120 Hz for the Google Pixel 6 Pro versus 144 Hz for the Motorola Edge+ (2022).
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 6 Pro or Motorola Edge+ (2022)?
Motorola Edge+ (2022) — 210 g for the Google Pixel 6 Pro versus 196 g for the Motorola Edge+ (2022).
Which is newer, Google Pixel 6 Pro or Motorola Edge+ (2022)?
Motorola Edge+ (2022) — Oct 2021 for the Google Pixel 6 Pro versus Mar 2022 for the Motorola Edge+ (2022).
Is the Google Pixel 6 Pro or the Motorola Edge+ (2022) rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 6 Pro 9/10 and the Motorola Edge+ (2022) 7/10.