Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs OnePlus 12
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and the OnePlus 12, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 125W | 100W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.82 in |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 197 g | 220 g |
| Released | May 2024 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is ahead on wired charging, refresh rate, weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus 12 is ahead on battery, screen size.
Display
| Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | pOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 2500 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2712 pixels (1.5K), 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density) | 1440 x 3168 pixels, 19.8:9 ratio (~510 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | — | ProXDR Display, Nature Tone Display, Eye Comfort, Bedtime Mode, Image Sharpener, Video Color Enhancer |
Platform
| Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14 (Hello UI), with 3 OS updates and 4 years of security patches promised | Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 750 |
Memory
| Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 512GB or 1TB UFS 4.0 | — |
| RAM | 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X | 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 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 | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS (Sony LYT-808 sensor); 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom (OmniVision OV64B sensor); 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF (Sony IMX581 sensor) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Pantone Validated camera | Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Master Mode, ProXDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 50 MP, f/1.9, PDAF | 32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm (Sony IMX615 sensor) |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 125W wired (TurboPower), 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless | 100W wired (International, 1-100% in 26 min), 80W wired (USA, 1-100% in 30 min), 50W wireless (1-100% in 55 min), 10W reverse wireless |
| Claimed Charging Speed | Power for the day in 5 minutes | — |
| Battery Life | Up to 40 hours (over a day) | — |
Body
| Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm (6.34 x 2.85 x 0.34 in) | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 220 g (7.76 oz) |
| Build | Front: 3D Corning Gorilla Glass Victus with anti-fingerprint coating; Frame: Sandblasted aluminum; Back: Vegan leather or Nordic Wood | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Colors | — | Flowy Emerald, Silky Black |
| Durability | — | IP65 dust/water resistant |
Comms
| Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG |
| Infrared Port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, April 16 | December 5, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, May 15 | Released January 23, 2024 (Global) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or OnePlus 12?
OnePlus 12 — 4,500 mAh for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra versus 5,400 mAh for the OnePlus 12.
Which has the smoother screen, Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or OnePlus 12?
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — 144 Hz for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra versus 120 Hz for the OnePlus 12.
Which is lighter, Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or OnePlus 12?
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — 197 g for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra versus 220 g for the OnePlus 12.
Which is newer, Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or OnePlus 12?
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — May 2024 for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra versus Jan 2024 for the OnePlus 12.
Is the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the OnePlus 12 rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra 8/10 and the OnePlus 12 8/10.