Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs Samsung Galaxy S24+

Our Verdict: Comparing Samsung Galaxy S24+ and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, the choice mostly comes down to portability versus display quality. The Motorola gives you its AMOLED panel, a higher-resolution 32MP front camera, and a lighter 177g body, while the Samsung is more appealing for a sharper 509 PPI display, its Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel, and 256GB to 512GB storage. Choose the Motorola for portability; choose the Samsung if display quality matters more.

Over a full contract, the Edge 5G 70 Fusion works out around £575 all-in, about £323 less than the S24+.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
4.2
12 reviews
Screen
6.78" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1272 x 2772 1440 x 3088
Pixels Per Inch
450 509
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage
256GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6e/7
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Weight
177 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts
£12.00/mo (£359.00 upfront) £71.50/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£369.00 £349.00
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Samsung Galaxy S24+ Samsung Galaxy S24+
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
4.2
12 reviews
Screen 6.78" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1272 x 2772 1440 x 3088
Pixels Per Inch 450 509
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage 256GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6e/7
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Weight 177 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts £12.00/mo
£359.00 upfront
£71.50/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £369.00 £349.00
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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 S24+
Samsung Galaxy S24+

12 Months

256GB

Onyx Black

Refurbished

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£71.50 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S24+ cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is cheaper on contract at £575.00 over the life of the deal from £12.00 per month with £359.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has the sharper display at 509 pixels per inch versus 450, and the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ 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 S24+?

The Samsung Galaxy S24+ is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £349.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy S24+ use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is powered by the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ uses the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is more compact. It's 19g lighter at 177 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is actually the more compact phone at 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 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 S24+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy S24+ run?

Both phones run Android.