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Google Pixel 9a vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
64.8Inno Score
43.9Performance53
55.8Display67.7
42.7Camera70.3
56.3Battery70
94.7Features73.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a13 spec wins — Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 64.8 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and battery (+14). Google Pixel 9a 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 9a

  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 13% higher capacity: 5,100 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $999

Reasons to pick the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 53 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 68 vs 56
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 43
  • Stronger battery score: 70 vs 56
  • 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 8 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aMotorola Edge 50 Ultra
Screen size6.3 ″6.7 ″+6%
Panel typeOLEDpOLED
Resolution1080x24241220x2712
Pixel density422 ppi446 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness2,700 nits+8%2,500 nits
Screen-to-body84 %90.4 %+8%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aMotorola Edge 50 Ultra
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 101,050,0001,450,000+38%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+1%1,880
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,5005,000+11%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aMotorola Edge 50 Ultra
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.6
Ultra-wide13 MP50 MP+285%
Telephoto—64 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP50 MP+285%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aMotorola Edge 50 Ultra
Capacity5,100 mAh+13%4,500 mAh
Wired charging23 W125 W+443%
Wireless charging8 W50 W+567%
Active use endurance12 h+9%11 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aMotorola Edge 50 Ultra
Weight186 g+6%197 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.6 mm+3%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aMotorola Edge 50 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.1
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aMotorola Edge 50 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 14 (Hello UI)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aMotorola Edge 50 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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