Google Pixel 9 vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
The Google Pixel 9 scores 7.4 in our rating, and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra scores 7.9. The Google Pixel 9 leads in software support, while the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is ahead in performance, camera and battery. The Google Pixel 9 is the newer phone, announced Aug 13, 2024.
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9
- Bigger battery 4,700 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 3 years
- Newer model Aug 13, 2024 vs Apr 16, 2024
- Thinner 8.5 mm vs 8.59 mm
- Satellite messaging
- Longer security updates 7 years vs 4 years
Why choose the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Faster wired charging 125 W vs 27 W
- Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Brighter screen 2,800 nits vs 2,700 nits
- Higher refresh rate 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Faster wireless charging 50 W vs 15 W
- More RAM 12 GB / 16 GB vs 12 GB
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Spec
Google Pixel 9Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Overall
7.4
7.9
Display
8.0
8.2
Performance
6.2
6.9
Camera
7.3
8.2
Battery
5.5
6.8
Design
8.6
8.5
Software support
9.2
5.7
Value for money
4.1
6.0 est.
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Size
6.3 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, Actua
OLED, pOLED
Resolution
1080 × 2424 px
1220 × 2712 px
Pixel density
422 ppi
446 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
2,700 nits
2,800 nits
HDR
—
HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
3 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 735
Geekbench 6 single-core
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2,012
Geekbench 6 multi-core
—
5,284
RAM
12 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31"
50 MP, f/1.6, 1/1.3"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
50 MP
Telephoto
—
64 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
—
3×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
10.5 MP
50 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Capacity
4,700 mAh
4,500 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
27 W
125 W
Wireless charging
15 W
50 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Dimensions
152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
161.09 × 72.38 × 8.59 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
8.59 mm
Weight
198 g
197 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Vegan leather
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
—
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Peach Fuzz, Forest Grey, Nordic Wood
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 9Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 14
OS updates
7 years
3 years
Security updates
7 years
4 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 9Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Announced
Aug 13, 2024
Apr 16, 2024
Released
Aug 22, 2024
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Status
Discontinued
Released
US launch price
$799
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