The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion might have better thermal efficiency and performance management than the OnePlus Nord CE4, as seen in our performance comparison. However, does it also outshine its counterpart in battery management? Let’s explore this in our Motorola Edge 50 Fusion vs OnePlus Nord CE4 battery comparison. It’s worth noting that the OnePlus Nord CE4 (review) features a robust 5,500mAh battery with rapid 100W charging, while the Edge 50 Fusion comes with a standard 5,000mAh battery offering 68W fast charging.
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | OnePlus Nord CE4 |
| 5,000mAh battery offering 68W fast charging | 5,500mAh battery with rapid 100W charging |
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PCMark battery test
The larger 5,500mAh battery on the OnePlus Nord CE4 helps it score 16 hours 2 minutes on the PCMark battery test. The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion, on the other hand, could only achieve 9 hours 53 minutes. The test was run on both smartphones with 80 percent brightness and 50 percent volume levels.
Winner: OnePlus Nord CE4
30-minute video playback test
The video playback test involved both devices streaming a 30-minute video on YouTube with FHD resolution and 50 percent brightness and volume levels. After the test, the OnePlus Nord CE4 saw a drop of 3 percent in its battery life, which translates to 165mAh in absolute numbers. Conversely, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion consumed 4 percent battery, amounting to 200mAh out of its 5,000mAh capacity.
Winner: OnePlus Nord CE4
Gaming test
While the OnePlus Nord CE4’s thermal efficiency may not be as good as Motorola’s while gaming, the handset delivers better battery performance. The OnePlus smartphone consumed a total of 935mAh, roughly 17 percent of its battery (6% average per game), after playing BGMI, Call of Duty, and Real Racing 3 for half an hour each.
In a similar situation, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion’s battery life was reduced by roughly 26 percent (8.6% average per game), which translates to 1,300mAh in numbers.
Winner: OnePlus Nord CE4
Charging speeds
Both smartphones come bundled with compatible chargers. As stated above, the OnePlus Nord CE4 supports 100W fast charging, allowing the battery to go from 20 percent to 100 percent in about 35 minutes. In comparison, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion, with its 68W charger, takes 54 minutes to achieve a full charge.
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | ONEPLUS NORD CE4 |
| Charging time: 54 minutes | Charging time: 35 minutes |
Winner: OnePlus Nord CE4
Verdict
The OnePlus Nord CE4 single-handedly wins this comparison by outscoring its counterpart across multiple tests. So if longer battery support is what you are after, then the OnePlus smartphone should be your go-to choice. However, if performance is equally important to you as battery life, then the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is worth considering.
