Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs Samsung Galaxy A26

Our Verdict: If you are choosing between Samsung Galaxy A26 and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, portability is the main reason to lean one way. The Motorola has a sharper 450 PPI display, its AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 32MP front camera; the Samsung mainly responds with its Super AMOLED panel. The Motorola is the better fit for portability, while the Samsung is the one to consider for display quality.

The A26 is the cheaper one to own: around £384 over a typical contract, £191 less than the Edge 5G 70 Fusion.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
3.6
10 reviews
Screen
6.78" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
450 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) 5nm Exynos 1280
Battery
5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight
177 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
£12.00/mo (£359.00 upfront) £14.79/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£369.00 £239.00
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Samsung Galaxy A26 Samsung Galaxy A26
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
3.6
10 reviews
Screen 6.78" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 450 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) 5nm Exynos 1280
Battery 5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight 177 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts £12.00/mo
£359.00 upfront
£14.79/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £369.00 £239.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

18 Months

256GB

Silhouette

50GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£12 per month, £359 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A26

24 Months

128GB

Black

10GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£14.79 per month, £29 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A26 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper on contract at £383.96 over the life of the deal from £14.79 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A26?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has the sharper display at 450 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A26 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £239.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy A26 use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is powered by the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A26 uses the 5nm Exynos 1280 .

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is the more portable of the two: it's 23g lighter at 177 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm, and is slimmer at 7.2mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A26 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy A26 run?

Both phones run Android.