Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs Samsung Galaxy A36

Our Verdict: Samsung Galaxy A36 is easier on the budget SIM-free than Motorola Edge 70 Fusion. The listed prices are £264.99 and £369.00 respectively. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion answers with the stronger display case, using a 6.78" AMOLED panel at 450 PPI versus Samsung Galaxy A36's 6.7" Super AMOLED screen at 385 PPI. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion also has the higher-resolution front camera at 32MP against Samsung Galaxy A36's 12MP. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is lighter at 177g, compared with Samsung Galaxy A36 at 195g. Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 for the lower spend, but pick Motorola Edge 70 Fusion if its display, storage, or ecosystem advantages are the parts you will notice every day.

Over a full contract, the A36 works out around £360 all-in, about £43 less than the Edge 5G 70 Fusion.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
3.4
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 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 15
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-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/6
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight
177 grams 195 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
£12.99/mo (£69.00 upfront) £13.79/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£369.00 £264.99

Prices updated 26 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Samsung Galaxy A36 Samsung Galaxy A36
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
3.4
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 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 15
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-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/6
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight 177 grams 195 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 £12.99/mo
£69.00 upfront
£13.79/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £369.00 £264.99
Prices updated 26 July 2026
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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

24 Months

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£12.99 per month, £69 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A36 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper on contract at £359.96 over the life of the deal from £13.79 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A36?

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 A36 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 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 A36?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £264.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy A36 use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is powered by the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A36 uses the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is the more portable of the two: it's 18g lighter at 177 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A36 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy A36 run?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy A36 runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.