Motorola Edge 50 UltravsSony Xperia 1 VI
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. At USD 799, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Sony Xperia 1 VI takes Performance — led by performance score (2,000,000 pts).
- 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).
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra takes Price — led by price (799 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want more room for photos and apps — 512 GB vs 256 GB.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.5 in.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want a sharper screen — 446 ppi vs 396 ppi.
- 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 1,300 nits.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want faster charging — 125 W vs 30 W.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want a lower price — 799 USD vs 1,299 USD.
Choose Sony Xperia 1 VI if you want…
- Choose Sony Xperia 1 VI if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,000,000 pts vs 1,500,000 pts.
- Choose Sony Xperia 1 VI if you want better video quality — 95 pts vs 93 pts.
- Choose Sony Xperia 1 VI if you want a better camera — 143 pts vs 130 pts.
- Choose Sony Xperia 1 VI if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh.
At a glance
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Sony Xperia 1 VI
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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?
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if battery matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 799, the lowest price in this group.
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Choose Sony Xperia 1 VI if performance matters most. It costs USD 1,299.
Pros & cons
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 125 W charging
- 64 MP telephoto
- Clean Android
- Mid-range chipset
- Average battery
- Camera tuning inconsistent
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Continuous optical zoom
- Headphone jack
- Creator tools
- Expensive
- 30 W charging
- Only 3 OS updates