Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,050 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 125W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 213 g | 197 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | May 2024 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8 Pro is ahead on battery. Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is ahead on wired charging, refresh rate, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2400 nits (peak) [4, 7, 14] | pOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 2500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches [1, 2, 4, 8] | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~489 ppi density) [1, 2] | 1220 x 2712 pixels (1.5K), 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 [11] | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 [1, 2, 8] | Android 14 (Hello UI), with 3 OS updates and 4 years of security patches promised |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) [1, 4, 5, 7, 8] | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| Security | Titan M2 security coprocessor [4] | — |
| CPU | — | Octa-core |
| GPU | — | Adreno 735 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 3.1 [1, 2, 3, 4, 8] | — |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X [2, 3, 4, 8] | 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Card slot | No [2, 3] | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 512GB or 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5˚ (ultrawide), 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF; 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (telephoto), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom [1, 4, 7] | 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 64 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS (telephoto); 50 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Magic Editor, Photo Unblur, Real Tone [19] | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Pantone Validated camera |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, OIS, 10-bit HDR [1, 20] | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF [1, 19] | 50 MP, f/1.9, PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama [19] | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps [20] | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5050 mAh, non-removable [2, 4, 8, 19] | 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired (50% in ~30 min), 23W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging [2, 20] | 125W wired (TurboPower), 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless |
| Claimed Charging Speed | — | Power for the day in 5 minutes |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 40 hours (over a day) |
Body
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) [3, 7] | 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm (6.34 x 2.85 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) [1, 2, 3] | 197 g (6.95 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame [11] | Front: 3D Corning Gorilla Glass Victus with anti-fingerprint coating; Frame: Sandblasted aluminum; Back: Vegan leather or Nordic Wood |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) [11] | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD [7] | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BeiDou [7] | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes [7] | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 [6] | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4, OTG |
| WLAN | — | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8 Pro | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, October 4 [1, 5] | 2024, April 16 |
| Status | Released 2023, October 12 [2, 3, 10] | Available. Released 2024, May 15 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8 Pro or Motorola Edge 50 Ultra?
Google Pixel 8 Pro — 5,050 mAh for the Google Pixel 8 Pro versus 4,500 mAh for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra.
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 8 Pro or Motorola Edge 50 Ultra?
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — 120 Hz for the Google Pixel 8 Pro versus 144 Hz for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8 Pro or Motorola Edge 50 Ultra?
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — 213 g for the Google Pixel 8 Pro versus 197 g for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8 Pro or Motorola Edge 50 Ultra?
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — Oct 2023 for the Google Pixel 8 Pro versus May 2024 for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra.
Is the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8 Pro 8/10 and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra 8/10.