Besides being flagships from their respective brands, the Realme GT 6 (review) and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (review) are performance-driven smartphones with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoCs ticking at their core. However, how does their performance fare in terms of battery life? Does the Realme GT 6, with its larger 5,500mAh battery, have a clear advantage over the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, which has a 4,500mAh battery? Let’s explore this in our battery comparison.
PCMark
The larger 5,500mAh battery pack on the Realme GT 6 helps it score roughly 1 hour 18 minutes higher score than the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra on the PC Mark battery test. The latter automates the test with a series of tasks until the battery life drops to 20 percent. Both smartphones were kept at 80 percent brightness and 50 percent volume level.
| Test | Realme GT 6 | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
| PCMark | 14 hours 45 minutes | 13 hours 27 minutes |
Winner: Realme GT 6
Video streaming
Next up, we performed a 30-minute video streaming test on YouTube with 50 percent brightness and volume levels on both smartphones with similar resolutions. After the test, the Realme GT 6 consumed 4 percent of battery life, equivalent to 220mAh. The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, on the other hand, used 5 percent of its battery life, which in absolute numbers translates to 225mAh.
| Test | Realme GT 6 | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
| Video streaming | 4 percent | 5 percent |
Winner: Realme GT 6
Gaming
To test the device’s battery performance under intense load, we ran three popular titles: Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), Call of Duty (COD), and Real Racing 3, for 30 minutes each on both smartphones. The base settings were kept the same on both phones at the start of this test.
| Tests | Realme GT 6 | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
| Call of Duty | 7 percent (385mAh) drop | 8 percent (360mAh) drop |
| Real Racing 3 | 4 percent (225mAh) drop | 6 percent (270mAh) drop |
| BGMI | 6 percent (330mAh) drop | 6 percent (270mAh) drop |
The Realme GT 6’s battery depleted by 17 percent on average, while the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra consumed 20 percent. Although the Realme appears to be more efficient percentage-wise, in absolute terms, the Motorola used 900mAh of battery, compared to the 940mAh consumed by the Realme.
Winner: Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Charging test
In addition to better gaming management, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra also boasts superior charging speeds. The device supports 128W fast charging, enabling it to charge the battery from 20 to 100 percent in just 15 minutes. In comparison, the Realme GT 6 requires 26 minutes with its 120W fast charger. However, it’s important to note that the Motorola has a smaller 4,500mAh battery, compared to the 5,500mAh battery in the Realme.
| Charging (20-100 percent) | Realme GT 6 | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
| Time | 26 minutes (120W charger) | 15 minutes (125W charger) |
Winner: Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Verdict
There seems to be a tie between these two phones when it comes to battery. Motorola Edge 50 Ultra outperforms its counterpart in gaming and charging speeds. On the other hand, the Realme GT 6 offers superior battery performance in both the PCMark benchmarking and video streaming apps. Additionally, its longer charging time is justified by its larger battery capacity.
In the end, the choice between the two devices depends on your preferences and budget. The Realme GT 6 is priced in India starting at Rs 42,999, whereas the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra will set you back to Rs 59,999.
