Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Compare Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro side by side: Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm), 64MP vs 50MP camera, 4492mAh vs 4500mAh…
Pixel 8a
$499
4categories won
Motorola
Edge 50 Pro
$599
10categories won
5 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Motorola Edge 50 Pro takes the overall win
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro proves superior overall against the Google Pixel 8a, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Edge 50 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Edge 50 Pro. Choose the Edge 50 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 8a if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Edge 50 Pro takes battery honors offering 4,500 mAh alongside 125W charging.
Edge 50 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.
Edge 50 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
Pixel 8a provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 vs $599.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Pixel 8a vs Edge 50 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Edge 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1220 x 2712Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 444 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Edge 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,050,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 4310 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Edge 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Edge 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 125 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Edge 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 186 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.19 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Build | Matte aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front, matte composite plastic back | Silicone polymer (vegan leather) or acetate finish, sandblasted aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Edge 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15 (Hello UI) |
| OS updates | 7 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 8 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Edge 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $499Winner | $599 |
Google Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 8a brings flagship Tensor G3 silicon, a 120Hz 2000-nit Actua OLED display, AI photo editing suite, and 7 years of full OS updates to the sub-$500 category.
- Display
- 6.1"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G3
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 4,492mAh
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro set a new benchmark in mid-range luxury with the world’s first Pantone-validated camera and display, ultra-wide f/1.4 aperture, 3x optical telephoto with OIS, 125W TurboPower, and 50W wireless charging.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh