Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs Samsung Galaxy S24+

Our verdict: Looking at total contract cost, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is £493.44 less expensive than the Samsung Galaxy S24+. Text and images look sharper on the Samsung Galaxy S24+ with its 509 PPI display. Selfie fans take note: the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has a 32MP front camera. For a lighter carry, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion wins at 177g.

Expert Rating
4.0
5 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)
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
£12.99/mo (£69.00 upfront) £71.50/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£369.00 £359.99
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Samsung Galaxy S24+ Samsung Galaxy S24+
Expert Rating 4.0
5 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)
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 £12.99/mo
£69.00 upfront
£71.50/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £369.00 £359.99
Deals Deals

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 £399.56 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 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 £359.99.

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.