Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs Samsung Galaxy S23

Our Verdict: Against Samsung Galaxy S23, Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has the broader set of hardware wins: Motorola Edge 70 Fusion offers more display space with a 6.78" panel next to 6.1"; Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has the sharper display at 450 PPI versus 422; Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has more selfie-camera pixels, 32MP rather than 12MP. Samsung Galaxy S23 is not without practical strengths: Samsung Galaxy S23 saves some weight at 167 grams versus 177 grams. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is the simpler pick unless Samsung Galaxy S23's ergonomics or software appeal more to you.

Over a full contract, the Edge 5G 70 Fusion works out around £403 all-in, about £141 less than the S23 5G.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
4.2
11 reviews
Screen
6.78" 6.1"
Display
AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
450 422
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 3,900 mAh
Storage
256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 13
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/6e
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight
177 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£12.99/mo (£69.00 upfront) £20.00/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£369.00 £239.95

Prices updated 27 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Samsung Galaxy S23 Samsung Galaxy S23
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
4.2
11 reviews
Screen 6.78" 6.1"
Display AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 450 422
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 3,900 mAh
Storage 256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 13
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/6e
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight 177 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £12.99/mo
£69.00 upfront
£20.00/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free £369.00 £239.95
Prices updated 27 July 2026
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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

24 Months

256GB

Silhouette

25GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£12.99 per month, £69 upfront.

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Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23

24 Months

128GB

Cream

100GB

Data

Unlimited

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£20 per month, £19 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S23 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is cheaper on contract at £403.16 over the life of the deal from £12.99 per month with £69.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S23's 6.1", the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has the sharper display at 450 pixels per inch versus 422, and the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S23 has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £239.95.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy S23 use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is powered by the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 uses the Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the more portable of the two: it's 10g lighter at 167 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is slimmer at 7.2mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy S23 run?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S23 runs Android 13. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.