PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Pro vs Phone (2a) Plus

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Phone (2a) Plus (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Edge 50 Pro (Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).

Value Score: Edge 50 Pro 60 · Phone (2a) Plus 60 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) Plus $350
Buy with care$13.68/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Pro 70Phone (2a) Plus 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Pro 64Phone (2a) Plus 58

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

Camera
Edge 50 Pro 79Phone (2a) Plus 67

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

Battery
Edge 50 Pro 70Phone (2a) Plus 80

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

Software longevity
Edge 50 Pro 26Phone (2a) Plus 30

The Phone (2a) Plus is supported until Jul 2028 — 4 months longer than the Edge 50 Pro.

Value
Edge 50 Pro 60Phone (2a) Plus 60

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 ProPhone (2a) Plus
Price (street)$380$350
Display6.7-inch pOLED, 1.5K, up to 144Hz, up to 2000 nits peak, HDR10+6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080x2412, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 7 Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
RAM8GB/12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging125W TurboPower wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless50W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.2 × 72.4 × 8.2 mm161.7 × 76.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight186 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilApr 2028Jul 2028

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