Google Pixel 7 ProvsMotorola Edge 50 Ultra
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra wins
Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — battery is its standout. It costs USD 799 — USD 200 more than the Google Pixel 7 Pro. Pay the premium if battery is your priority.
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra takes Performance — led by storage (512 GB).
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra takes Display — led by refresh rate (144 Hz).
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra takes Camera — led by selfie camera (50 MP).
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra takes Battery — led by charging speed (125 W).
- Google Pixel 7 Pro takes Price — led by price (599 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want…
- Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 512 ppi vs 446 ppi.
- Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want a better camera — 140 pts vs 130 pts.
- Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh.
- Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if you want a lower price — 599 USD vs 799 USD.
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,500,000 pts vs 850,000 pts.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want more room for photos and apps — 512 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,500 nits vs 1,500 nits.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 10.8 MP.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want better video quality — 93 pts vs 92 pts.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want faster charging — 125 W vs 23 W.
At a glance
- Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Choose Google Pixel 7 Pro if price matters most. It costs USD 599, the lowest price in this group.
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if battery matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 799.
Pros & cons
Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Photo quality
- 5x telephoto
- Big discount
- Aging chipset
- 23 W charging
- Average battery
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 125 W charging
- 64 MP telephoto
- Clean Android
- Mid-range chipset
- Average battery
- Camera tuning inconsistent