Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

Our Verdict: The handset-only price gives Motorola Edge 70 Fusion an immediate advantage over Samsung Galaxy S25+. The SIM-free figures are £369.00 versus £539.99. Screen quality leans toward Samsung Galaxy S25+ for sharpness, with 513 PPI compared with Motorola Edge 70 Fusion's 450 PPI. For photos and storage, Motorola Edge 70 Fusion also has the higher-resolution front camera at 32MP against Samsung Galaxy S25+'s 12MP, Samsung Galaxy S25+ offers more headroom at up to 512GB rather than Motorola Edge 70 Fusion's 256GB. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is lighter at 177g, compared with Samsung Galaxy S25+ at 190g. For most shoppers this points to Motorola Edge 70 Fusion as the value choice, while Samsung Galaxy S25+ is the upgrade pick for screen quality, storage, or software preference.

Over a full contract, the Edge 5G 70 Fusion works out around £403 all-in, about £472 less than the S25+.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
6.78" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1272 x 2772 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch
450 513
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage
256GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6e
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 158.44 x 75.79 x 7.35 mm
Weight
177 grams 190 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) £69.83/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£369.00 £539.99

Prices updated 26 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Samsung Galaxy S25+ Samsung Galaxy S25+
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 6.78" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1272 x 2772 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch 450 513
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage 256GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6e
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 158.44 x 75.79 x 7.35 mm
Weight 177 grams 190 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
£69.83/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £369.00 £539.99
Prices updated 26 July 2026
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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

24 Months

256GB

Silhouette

25GB

Data

£12.99 per month, £69 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10)

Samsung Galaxy S25+
Samsung Galaxy S25+

12 Months

256GB

Icy Blue

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5GB

Data

£69.83 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S25+ 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 S25+?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the sharper display at 513 pixels per inch versus 450, and the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 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 S25+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £369.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy S25+ use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is powered by the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S25+?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is more compact. It's 13g lighter at 177 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is actually the more compact phone at 158.44 x 75.79 x 7.35 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 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 S25+ run?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 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.