Google Pixel 7 vs Motorola Edge (2023)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7 and the Motorola Edge (2023), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 7 | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Price | $150 | $3,895 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 4,355 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 68W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 197 g | 168 g |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Oct 2023 |
Summary: Google Pixel 7 is ahead on our rating. Motorola Edge (2023) is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, refresh rate.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Edge (2023) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 7 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 7 | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 16 million colors | pOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), 20:9 aspect ratio, 402 ppi |
| Brightness | Up to 1000 nits (typical), 1400 nits (peak) | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Not specified (curved 3D glass) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 7 | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x 2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x 2.35 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 | Mali-G610 MC3 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 7 | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal Storage | — | 256GB UFS 2.2 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 7 | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Lenses | 50 MP, f/1.85, 82˚ FOV (wide), 1.2 μm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ FOV (ultrawide), 1.25 μm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, OIS, EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
| Modules | — | 50 MP, f/1.4, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 7 | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Lenses | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 92.8˚ FOV (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 0.7µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 7 | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4355 mAh, non-removable | 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W wired, 20W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging | 68W wired, wireless charging |
Body
| Google Pixel 7 | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm (6.1 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches) | 158.52 x 71.99 x 7.64 mm |
| Weight | 197 g (6.9 oz) | 168 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame (recycled) | Glass front (curved 3D), aluminum frame, vegan leather back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | — |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 rated |
Comms
| Google Pixel 7 | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes (version not specified) |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 7 | Motorola Edge (2023) |
|---|
| Announced | October 6, 2022 | October 2023 |
| Released | October 13, 2022 | — |
| Operating System | Android 13, upgradable to Android 17 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2023, October 11 |
| OS | — | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 7 or Motorola Edge (2023)?
Motorola Edge (2023) — 4,355 mAh for the Google Pixel 7 versus 4,400 mAh for the Motorola Edge (2023).
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 7 or Motorola Edge (2023)?
Motorola Edge (2023) — 90 Hz for the Google Pixel 7 versus 144 Hz for the Motorola Edge (2023).
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 7 or Motorola Edge (2023)?
Motorola Edge (2023) — 197 g for the Google Pixel 7 versus 168 g for the Motorola Edge (2023).
Which is newer, Google Pixel 7 or Motorola Edge (2023)?
Motorola Edge (2023) — Oct 2022 for the Google Pixel 7 versus Oct 2023 for the Motorola Edge (2023).
Is the Google Pixel 7 or the Motorola Edge (2023) rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 7 8/10 and the Motorola Edge (2023) 6/10.
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