Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A26

Our Verdict: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has an IP67 rating and Samsung lists up to six generations of OS upgrades with six years of security maintenance. The Edge has the sharper 450 PPI screen and a 6,500 mAh battery, compared with 385 PPI and 5,000 mAh on the Samsung. The A26 suits a preference for its published software support and dust/water rating; Motorola's display and battery figures are stronger.

If you'd rather pay up front, the A26 is the cheaper buy at £288 SIM-free.

Release Date
23 September 2026 1 March 2025
Expert Rating
- 3.6
10 reviews
Screen
6.78" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
450 385
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) 5nm Exynos 1280
Battery
6,500 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
256GB 128GB, 256GB
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
Bluetooth
Yes 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight
196 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
- £12.95/mo (£99.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£497.00 £287.96
Motorola Edge 70 Plus Motorola Edge 70 Plus Samsung Galaxy A26 Samsung Galaxy A26
Release Date 23 September 2026 1 March 2025
Expert Rating - 3.6
10 reviews
Screen 6.78" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 450 385
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) 5nm Exynos 1280
Battery 6,500 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 256GB 128GB, 256GB
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
Bluetooth Yes 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight 196 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts - £12.95/mo
£99.00 upfront
SIM-free £497.00 £287.96
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A26?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the Motorola Edge 70 Plus has the sharper display at 450 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Motorola Edge 70 Plus uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A26 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Edge 70 Plus features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 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 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £287.96.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A26 use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A26 uses the 5nm Exynos 1280 .

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the more portable of the two: it's 4g lighter at 196 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy A26 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A26 run?

Both phones run Android.