Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Our Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a far higher-resolution main camera, 200MP against the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion's 50MP, and the S26 Ultra goes up to 1TB of storage, where the Edge 5G 70 Fusion tops out at 256GB. The S26 Ultra has the sharper display at 498 PPI to 450, and the Edge 5G 70 Fusion is the lighter phone at 177g against 214g. Get the S26 Ultra if those extras are worth it to you; otherwise the Edge 5G 70 Fusion covers the basics for less.
The Edge 5G 70 Fusion is the cheaper one to own: around £403 over a typical contract, £537 less than the S26 Ultra.
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Prices updated 25 July 2026
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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| Expert Rating | 4.0 10 reviews |
4.4 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.78" | 6.9" |
| Display | AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1272 x 2772 | 1440 x 3120 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 450 | 498 |
| Rear Camera | 50 Megapixels | 200 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 32 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| OS | Android | Android |
| 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 | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 177 grams | 214 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Contracts |
£12.99/mo
£69.00 upfront |
£16.00/mo
£545.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £369.00 | £879.00 |
| Prices updated 25 July 2026 | ||
| Deals | Deals | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion's 6.8", the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the sharper display at 498 pixels per inch versus 450, and the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.
Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 200 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 Ultra?
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 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra use?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is powered by the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra uses the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is the more portable of the two: it's 37g lighter at 177 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm, and is slimmer at 7.2mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is rated IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra run?
Both phones run Android.