Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

Motorola

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

8categories won

3 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII proves superior overall against the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Xperia 1 VIII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Edge 50 Ultra if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryTie

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

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueEdge 50 Ultra

Edge 50 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1449.

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 Ultra vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Edge 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.7"	6.5"
Resolution	1220 x 2712Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	444 ppi	—
Refresh rate	144 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2500 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Edge 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	1,540,000	—
Geekbench multi	5020	—
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Edge 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	24 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Edge 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging	125 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	50 WWinner	20 W

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Edge 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	197 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Sandblasted aluminum frame, genuine real Nordic wood or vegan leather back, Gorilla Glass Victus front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Edge 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16
OS updates	3 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Edge 50 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$999Winner	$1,449