Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Our Verdict: Comparing Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, the choice mostly comes down to portability versus display quality. The Motorola gives you a sharper 450 PPI display, its AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 32MP front camera, while the Samsung is more appealing for a larger 7.6-inch screen, its Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, and 256GB to 1000GB storage. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Choose the Motorola for portability; choose the Samsung if display quality matters more.

The Edge 5G 70 Fusion is the cheaper one to own: around £575 over a typical contract, £623 less than the Galaxy Z Fold6.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
6.78" 7.6"
Display
AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1272 x 2772 1856 x 2160
Pixels Per Inch
450 375
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 4,400 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/6/7
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm
Weight
177 grams 239 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£12.00/mo (£359.00 upfront) £96.50/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£369.00 £604.99
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 6.78" 7.6"
Display AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1272 x 2772 1856 x 2160
Pixels Per Inch 450 375
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 4,400 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/6/7
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm
Weight 177 grams 239 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts £12.00/mo
£359.00 upfront
£96.50/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £369.00 £604.99
Deals Deals

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 Z Fold6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

12 Months

256GB

Silver Shadow

Refurbished

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£96.50 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 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 Z Fold6?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has the bigger screen at 7.6" compared to the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion's 6.8", the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has the sharper display at 450 pixels per inch versus 375, and the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 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 Z Fold6?

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 Z Fold6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is powered by the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is more compact. It's 62g lighter at 177 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is actually the more compact phone at 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 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 Z Fold6?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 run?

Both phones run Android.