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Motorola
edge 50 pro
- 6.7-inch pOLED
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- 186 g
- 4500 mAh
Available colors
Selected: Black Beauty
Physical specifications
6.7"
Display size
186 g
Weight
161.2 mm
Height
72.4 mm
Width
8.2 mm
Thickness
20:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Released
- April 16, 2024
Display
- Display size
- 6.7"
- Display technology
- pOLED
- Resolution
- 2712 × 1220
- Refresh rate
- 144 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 512 GB
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 4500 mAh
- Wired charging
- 125 W
- Wireless charging
- 50 W
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
7.0
out of 10
A compact upper-midranger with a bright f/1.4 camera, a sharp 144Hz OLED display, and flagship-grade 125W charging bundled in the box — held back by a distinctly middling Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, slow camera processing, and only three years of OS updates.
Category scores
Camera
7.5
The f/1.4 main sensor and 3x telephoto impress optically, but shot-to-shot processing lags noticeably behind flagship-tier chipsets.
Battery and charging
7.0
4500mAh covers a typical day comfortably, and included 125W charging with 50W wireless makes recovery exceptionally fast.
Performance
6.0
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 handles daily tasks fine but drops frames in demanding games and feels like a step down from the prior Edge 40 Pro's flagship chip.
Handling and portability
8.0
186 g and a relatively compact frame make this one of the more pocket-friendly upper-midrange phones of 2024.
Build quality
8.0
IP68 sealing and a premium curved-glass design feel genuinely 'Pro' despite the midrange internals.
Value
7.0
A bundled 125W charger, wireless charging, and a strong camera at this price offset the chipset's middling reputation.
Strengths
- 125W charger included in the box with 50W wireless charging support
- Bright f/1.4 main camera with genuine 3x optical telephoto
- Compact, pocket-friendly IP68-rated build for an upper-midrange phone
Weaknesses
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 feels middling and a step down from the prior Edge 40 Pro's chipset
- Camera shot-to-shot processing can lag by a second or more
- Only three major Android upgrades promised at launch
Best for
- Buyers who want a compact upper-midrange phone with flagship-grade charging
- Photographers who value a bright main lens with real optical zoom
- Owners who prioritize IP68 sealing and premium build in a smaller size
- Shoppers who want a charger and fast wireless charging included
Less suitable for
- Gamers who need consistently smooth frame rates in demanding titles
- Buyers comparing directly against the flagship-chipset Edge 40 Pro
- Owners who want five-plus years of promised OS updates
- Photographers who need fast shot-to-shot camera processing
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Two- to three-year-old midrange phones
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: The camera, display, and charging jump feels substantial even with a non-flagship Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset.
Current device: Motorola Edge 40 Pro owners
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: The prior flagship-chipset Edge 40 Pro may outperform the 50 Pro in raw processing despite this phone's camera and charging gains.
Current device: Buyers who need the fastest available gaming performance
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: The Edge 50 Ultra or true flagship phones better serve heavy gaming needs than the Pro's upper-midrange silicon.
Current device: Galaxy S23 FE shoppers
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Samsung offers a stronger chipset and longer update pledge; the Edge 50 Pro counters with faster charging and included accessories.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
ManageableOne-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.
Gaming
Casual gamingIt is better suited to lighter games and moderate visual settings than demanding 3D titles.
Bottom line
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro earns respect as a compact 2024 upper-midranger through a bright f/1.4 camera with real telephoto reach, a sharp 144Hz OLED display, and a bundled 125W charger that beats phones twice its price on recovery speed. Its clearest trade-offs are a distinctly middling Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, camera processing that can lag by a second or more, and only three years of promised OS updates. Buyers upgrading from older midrange phones see the clearest benefits; owners of the flagship-chipset Edge 40 Pro should weigh raw performance carefully before switching.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE
- Colors
- Black BeautyLuxe LavendarMoonlight Pearl
- RAM
- 12 GB
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