PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Pro vs 13 Pro+

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13 Pro+ (supported until Aug 2028); want maximum speed → Edge 50 Pro (Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).

Value Score: Edge 50 Pro 60 · 13 Pro+ 64 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
Realme 13 Pro+ $320
Buy with care$12.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Pro 7013 Pro+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Pro 6413 Pro+ 56

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

Camera
Edge 50 Pro 7913 Pro+ 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Edge 50 Pro 7013 Pro+ 84

5,200mAh vs 4,500mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Pro 2613 Pro+ 31

The 13 Pro+ is supported until Aug 2028 — 4 months longer than the Edge 50 Pro.

Value
Edge 50 Pro 6013 Pro+ 64

Overall value goes to the 13 Pro+ at $12.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 Pro13 Pro+
Price (street)$380$320
Display6.7-inch pOLED, 1.5K, up to 144Hz, up to 2000 nits peak, HDR10+6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 7 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,500 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging125W TurboPower wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.2 × 72.4 × 8.2 mm161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight186 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65
Supported untilApr 2028Aug 2028

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