Motorola Edge 50 Fusion vs OnePlus Nord CE 4 vs Realme 12 Pro: Best Smartphone Under Rs 25,000?

Motorola recently released a new smartphone in its Edge series in India. The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion debuts in the country's sub-25K segment, taking on the likes of the OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G and the Realme 12 Pro 5G.

So let's find out how the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion fares against two of the best mid-rangers from Realme and OnePlus. Without any delays, here's are full comparison between the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion, OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G, and Realme 12 Pro 5G.

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion vs OnePlus Nord CE 4 vs Realme 12 Pro

Design and Build

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and Realme 12 Pro feature vegan leather backs, although the former also has the option for a plastic rear panel. All three phones use glass protection on the front and plastic frames. Motorola and Realme feature curved displays, while the Nord CE 4 5G opts for a flat screen.

The Realme 12 Pro features an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, while the Nord CE 4 5G only boasts an IP54 rating for splash resistance. The Edge 50 Fusion, on the other hand, gets an IP68 rating for resistance to dust and water. In terms of design, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G opts for comfort and practicality, while the other two prioritize style.

Display and Performance

While all three smartphones feature FHD+ OLED displays, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion gets a higher refresh rate. Moreover, the Edge 50 Fusion's screen can also achieve a higher peak brightness than its competitors.

In terms of performance, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G boasts the latest mid-range chipset. The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion comes in close second, while the Realme 12 Pro 5G's Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip is underwhelming.

While all three devices will be able to handle multitasking effortlessly, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 is the way to go for gamers with the Edge 50 Fusion not too far behind. The Nord CE 4 5G also brings faster UFS 3.1 storage.

Battery and Software

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and Realme 12 Pro feature large batteries, although OnePlus takes the win here with a 10% larger cell. Moreover, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip is also the most power efficient of the bunch. Additionally, the Nord CE 4 5G also takes the win in terms of charging speed.

On the software side, the Edge 50 Fusion offers a bloat-free experience, akin to stock Android. Oxygen OS on the Nord CE 4 5G also offers a clean UI experience, although it does come with a bit of bloat, while Realme UI is the most cluttered of the three.

Motorola promises three years of Android OS updates and four years of regular security updates with the Edge 50 Fusion. On the other hand, both the Nord CE 4 5G and Realme 12 Pro 5G offer two years of Android OS updates and three years of regular security patches.

Cameras

We haven't tested the camera hardware on all three phones, although the Edge 50 Fusion boasts the best main camera hardware. Additionally, the Edge 50 Fusion also features a higher resolution ultrawide lens with a relatively wider field of view. It's the same story with the selfie camera on the Edge 50 Fusion.

The one advantage in Realme's corner is the incorporation of a 32 MP telephoto camera, which should translate to better portraits. The OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G's advanced ISP is the only thing going in its favor.

However, based on specifications alone, we believe the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion offers the best in terms of quality, while the Realme 12 Pro's camera system is the most versatile of the bunch. All three phones support 4K video recording at 30fps on the back and 1080p video recording at 30fps on the front.

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion vs OnePlus Nord CE 4 vs Realme 12 Pro: Conclusion

The OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G boasts a practical design with a formidable primary camera sensor and. The Nord CE 4 5G also features the best performance of the three, while offering a solid display, excellent battery life, and clean interface. For those interested in a good everyday phone that excels in the performance department.

The Realme 12 Pro 5G is the best-looking smartphone of the three. It also offers the most versatile cameras of the lot. Add to that a good display and reliable battery life. However, the software experience is sub-par at best, while performance leaves a lot to be desired.

On the other hand, the Edge 50 Fusion combines the best aspects of both the Nord CE 4 and Realme 12 Pro to offer the best overall experience in the segment. It also brings the best software experience, build quality, and display.

The Edge 50 Fusion also features quality camera hardware and a good chipset as well as the best software support in the segment. The phone also features a stylish design and an IP68 rating for resistance to dust and water. Going by specs alone, the Edge 50 Fusion might just be the best overall smartphone in the segment.