PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Pro vs Phone (2a)

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Winner

Nothing Phone (2a)

The Phone (2a) wins this one, taking battery decisively. Against the Edge 50 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $12.06 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Edge 50 Pro 60 · Phone (2a) 68 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Motorola Edge 50 Pro $380
Buy with care$17.53/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Nothing Phone (2a) $250
Buy with care$12.06/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Pro 70Phone (2a) 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Pro 64Phone (2a) 60

The Edge 50 Pro's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Pro 79Phone (2a) 67

The Edge 50 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Edge 50 Pro 70Phone (2a) 80

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Phone (2a) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Pro 26Phone (2a) 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Edge 50 Pro 60Phone (2a) 68

Overall value goes to the Phone (2a) at $12.06 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 ProPhone (2a)
Price (street)$380$250
Display6.7-inch pOLED, 1.5K, up to 144Hz, up to 2000 nits peak, HDR10+6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080×2412 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 1300 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 7 Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging125W TurboPower wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless45W wired, no wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.2 × 72.4 × 8.2 mm161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm
Weight186 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilApr 2028Mar 2028
Edge 50 Pro full verdict →Phone (2a) full verdict →Longevity master board →

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