Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs OnePlus 16
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 76/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,826,731).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
OnePlus 16
What makes Motorola Edge 50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Overall rating 76/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1826731
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 19 points higher (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (95/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1826731 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×72.4×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Motorola Edge 50 Ultra by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (95/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and the OnePlus 16?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra over the OnePlus 16?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.