The Realme GT 7 Pro is the brand’s latest flagship and the first Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphone in India. The newest launch competes with the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, which marked Motorola’s return to India after a two-year hiatus and is the company’s flagship phone. Here’s a comprehensive comparison between the two to determine the best Android flagship in 2024.
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Realme GT 7 Pro vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: Specs at Glance
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is Rs 5,000 cheaper of the two. It’s available in a single variant with the RAM equivalent of the base Realme GT 7 Pro and the storage capacity of the top variant.
The Realme GT 7 Pro has higher RAM and the same storage as the Motorola device but is Rs 10,000 more expensive. In terms of value proposition, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is more value-for-money. However, if you want 16GB of RAM, the Realme GT 7 Pro is your answer.
The Realme GT 7 Pro and Motorola Edge 50 Ultra are almost the same in thickness, but the former is slightly heavier because of the panda glass sandwich construct and bigger battery. The Realme smartphone features a very industrial design with flat sides, a slightly curved back glass panel, and a large square camera module with contrasting trimming around it. The device can be purchased in Galaxy Grey and Mars Orange with a dual IP68 + IP69 ingress protection rating.
Realme GT 7 Pro in Galaxy Grey colour
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is available in two finishes: vegan leather and wood panel. The former is available in Forest Grey and Peach Fuzz colourways, while the latter comes in Nordic wood colours. Apart from the premium material finish, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a very subtle design with a raised camera island that melds with the back panel.
We received the Nordic Wood variant and can’t praise the hand feel and aesthetics of the device enough. As for durability, the device comes with IP68 ingress protection against dust and water.
Both smartphones have a subtle look but the premium material used in the construction of the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra tips the scales in its favour. That said, if durability is your priority, the Realme GT 7 Pro is better.
Realme GT 7 Pro vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: Display
Realme GT 7 Pro
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Display
6.78-inch quad-curved AMOLED
6.7-inch curved pOLED
Resolution
2780 x 1264 pixels
2712 x 1220 pixels
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
6500 nits
2500 nits
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
In terms of display size and screen resolution, the Realme is better. The smartphone also offers a whopping 6,500 nits of peak brightness, which will allow you to use the device with just 40% brightness indoors and outdoors without eye strain.
Because of the HDR10 and Widevine L1 certification, we could enjoy anime shows and videos on the device with on-point colour consistency. The screen is protected by the Gorilla Glass 7i layer. The smartphone also features stereo speakers, which are loud even at 50% volume and have a relatively balanced sound signature.
Realme GT 7 Pro Display
In our extensive review, we also found the display on the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra to be very impressive. The screen produces vibrant colours and deeper blacks for a rich visual experience. The streaming experience is also on par with Realme, thanks to the 10-bit colour depth and HDR10+ support. Moreover, the 144Hz refresh rate and Dolby Atmos-tuned speakers elevate the experience. And then there’s the advanced Gorilla Glass Victus layer. However, the display only offers 2,500 nits of peak brightness.
From our experience with it, you would never use Realme GT 7 Pro beyond 50% brightness. So, even though it’s great to have higher brightness support, it gets gimmicky after a point. The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, with its Gorilla Glass Victus protection, 144Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Atmos audio, is the more logical pick here.
Realme GT 7 Pro vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: Performance
Realme GT 7 Pro
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Graphics
Adreno 830
Adreno 735
RAM
12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
12GB LPDDR5X RAM
Storage
256GB/512GB UFS 4.0
512GB UFS 4.0
AnTuTu
2799236
1498682
realme GT 7 Pro
2,799,236
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
1,444,591
AnTuTu Overall benchmark score analysis
realme GT 7 Pro
3,056
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
1,944
Geekbench single-core benchmark score analysis
realme GT 7 Pro
9,271
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
5,070
Geekbench multi-core benchmark score analysis
As you can see in the bar graphs above, the Realme GT 7 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite has Motorola Edge 50 Ultra’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 beat in every single benchmark test. The Realme GT 7 Pro scored almost double what the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 scored in AnTuTu. The same story is repeated in Geekbench scores as well.
During the benchmarking tests, the Realme GT 7 Pro maintained 76% of its maximum performance, which is commendable. On the other hand, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra managed to maintain 81% of its maximum performance.
Realme GT 7 Pro gaming
Both smartphones will impress casual users with their regular performance. However, those who want raw performance and extra power, like professional gamers or content creators, will be better off with the Realme GT 7 Pro.
Realme GT 7 Pro vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: Software
Realme GT 7 Pro
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Software
Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15
Hello UI based on Android 14
OS Updates
Three years of OS updates
Three years of OS updates
Security Updates
Four years of Security updates
Four years of Security updates
While Realme GT 7 Pro comes with Android 15 out of the box, the Edge 50 Ultra has a year older Android 14. This means the latter will get support only up to Android 17, not Android 18 like Realme, despite having the same software update cycle.
Realme UI 6.0 on the Realme GT 7 Pro
Realme has fine-tuned its Realme UI 6.0 with a revamped interface, improved animations, and tons of new customisation options, including Flux Themes. Riding on the current hype train of AI features, the Realme UI 6.0 also gets its share of AI-backed features like AI Sketch and AI Eraser. The only drawback here is the bloatware and spammy notifications, even though it’s a flagship device.
While Motorola Edge 50 Ultra comes with dated software and will receive one less Android update, it will appeal to Android purists. The near-stock Hello UI offers a clean, clutter-free, bloatware-free experience. Moreover, Motorola has added interesting features like an AI wallpaper generator, smart connect, family space, and more.
While Realme GT 7 Pro has an advantage in terms of an additional Android update assured, Motorola’s near-stock Android experience and bloatware-free experience turn the tide in favour of Motorola here.
Realme GT 7 Pro vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: Cameras
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a camera monster on paper. The camera system’s regular daylight and night shots are impressive, with impressive dynamic range, close-to-reality colour accuracy, and ample details.
The wide-angle sensor slightly increased light sensitivity, leading to slightly softer images at times. Additionally, the telephoto camera has a contrast boost, which affects colour accuracy. That said, the telephoto camera takes stunning portrait shots without activating the portrait mode.
Edge 50 Ultra Day Time Camera Samples
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For selfies, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra performs well as long as the lighting conditions are favourable. You get a good dynamic range, almost natural skin tones, and accurate colours. However, as the sun goes down, so does the quality of selfies.
Edge 50 Ultra Night Time Camera Samples
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The Realme GT 7 Pro is a stellar smartphone camera smartphone. The primary and wide-angle cameras consistently produce vibrant and well-exposed pictures. Even the telephoto lens produces near-accurate images with respectable HDR and can also take stupendous portrait shots.
Realme GT 7 Pro Primary Camera Samples
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The drawbacks include washed-out details in 8MP wide-angle shots, noise and blurriness in dimly lit situations, etc. As for the selfies, we had no complaints as the 16MP selfie shooter captures decent shots.
Realme GT 7 Pro Low-Light Camera Samples
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In the camera department, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra wins by a landslide, thanks to its higher-resolution camera sensors.
Realme GT 7 Pro vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: Battery And Charging
Realme GT 7 Pro
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Battery
Our variant: 6,500mAh; 5,800mAh (Indian Variant)
4,500mAh
Charging
120W fast charging, charger-in-the-box
125W wired charging, Up to 50W wireless charging, charger-in-the-box
Charging Time
34 minutes
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PC Mark Battery Test
15 hours and 32 minutes
14 hours and 14 minutes
The review unit Realme sent us was equipped with a 6,500mAh battery, whereas the commercial unit sold in the Indian market will feature a 5,800mAh battery. Therefore, your experience may differ from ours when it comes to battery life. The GT 7 Pro lasted an impressive 15 hours and 32 minutes in our PC Mark Battery test. In comparison, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra lasted slightly less, 14 hours and 14 minutes.
During our review period, the Realme GT 7 Pro managed to last all day on a single charge. Usage included benchmark testing, a photoshoot, intense gaming sessions, social media browsing, and more. We are glad to report that even with this usage, the Realme GT 7 Pro still had 45% battery left at the end of the day. Moreover, the 120W fast charger can juice the device in 34 minutes.
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a smaller 4,500mAh battery but lasts a whole day on a single charge. With similar usage mentioned above, sans the intense gaming session, you won’t need to hunt for a charger before you hit the bed. The smartphone supports 125W fast charging, which charges it up fully in no time. Besides that, the device also supports up to 50W fast charging.
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra wins with its faster charging and wireless charging support. However, if a bigger battery matters, the Realme GT 7 Pro is for you.
Realme GT 7 Pro vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: Verdict
The Realme GT 7 Pro is a complete all-rounder with the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, AMOLED display, 50MP triple camera system, and AI features, among other things. Moreover, you get a longer software support policy and a bigger battery. The smartphone might be more expensive than the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, butthe feature upgrades are worth the premium.
On the other hand, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is for those who want to use Android as intended. Its highlights include a near-stock Android experience, amore powerful camera system, and a great display. The cherry on top is the device is much more affordable than the Realme GT 7 Pro.
In a nutshell, if you want the latest and greatest specifications in the smartphone market in this price segment, the Realme GT 7 Pro is the one to pick. The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is for those who are tight on budget and want a reliable and fantastic-looking smartphone.
