Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Our Verdict: The strongest spec-based distinction between Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the Motorola's advantage in screen sharpness: a sharper 450 PPI display, a higher-resolution 32MP front camera, and a lighter 177g body. By contrast, the Samsung offers a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, an advantage for someone who puts display technology first. For screen sharpness, choose the Motorola; for display technology, look instead to the Samsung.

The Edge 5G 70 Fusion is the cheaper one to own: around £539 over a typical contract, £110 less than the S26 FE.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
3.7
5 reviews
Screen
6.78" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
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) Exynos 2500 (3 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage
256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 17
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/7
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm
Weight
177 grams 193 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
£19.69/mo (£10.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£259.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£369.00 £697.00
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
3.7
5 reviews
Screen 6.78" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
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) Exynos 2500 (3 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage 256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 17
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/7
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm
Weight 177 grams 193 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 £19.69/mo
£10.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£259.00 upfront
SIM-free £369.00 £697.00
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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

18 Months

256GB

Silhouette

80GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£19.69 a month, £10 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

24 Months

128GB

Blueberry

100GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£14.99 a month, £259 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is cheaper on contract at £538.84 over the life of the deal from £19.69 per month with £10.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?

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 S26 FE has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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 S26 FE?

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 S26 FE?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is powered by the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE uses the Exynos 2500 (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is the more portable of the two: it's 16g 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 S26 FE?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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 S26 FE run?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE runs Android 17. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.