Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
40.2Performance53
51.5Display67.7
46.5Camera70.3
47.5Battery70
94.7Features73.3
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a16 spec wins — Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 64.8 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and battery (+23). Google Pixel 8a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 53 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 48
- 594% higher Wired charging: 125 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.7 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | pOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1220x2712 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 446 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,500 nits+25% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 90.4 %+9% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 1,450,000+61% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690 | 1,880+11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 5,000+16% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 125 W+594% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 50 W+567% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+5% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (Hello UI) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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