Motorola Edge 50 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Motorola Edge 50 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera…

Motorola

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

11categories won

3 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Motorola Edge 50 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Motorola Edge 50 Pro claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VII, delivering a stronger technical package across measurable key specifications. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Edge 50 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VII if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryTie

Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 4,500 mAh.

🎮 GamingEdge 50 Pro

Edge 50 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueEdge 50 Pro

Edge 50 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $1399.

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.

Edge 50 Pro vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Edge 50 Pro	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.7"	6.5"
Resolution	1220 x 2712	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	444 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	144 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Edge 50 Pro	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	2,950,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	10100
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Edge 50 Pro	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	50 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	3.5xWinner
Ultrawide	13 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	4K at 30fps	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Edge 50 Pro	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	125 WWinner	33 W
Wireless charging	50 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Edge 50 Pro	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	186 gWinner	192 g
Thickness	8.19 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Silicone polymer (vegan leather) or acetate finish, sandblasted aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Edge 50 Pro	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 14, upgradable to Android 15 (Hello UI)	Android 16
OS updates	3 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	3 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Edge 50 Pro	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$599Winner	$1,399