Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A26

Our Verdict: If you are choosing between Samsung Galaxy A26 and Motorola Edge 70 Pro, display quality is the main reason to lean one way. The Motorola has a sharper 449 PPI display, its AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 50MP front camera; the Samsung mainly responds with its Super AMOLED panel. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The Motorola is the better fit for display quality, while the Samsung is the one to consider for simplicity.

The A26 is the cheaper one to own: around £384 over a typical contract, £476 less than the Edge 5G 70 Pro.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
3.6
10 reviews
Screen
6.8" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
449 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) 5nm Exynos 1280
Battery
6,500 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
512GB 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
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight
190 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
£32.50/mo (£30.00 upfront) £14.79/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£884.80 £239.00
Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro Samsung Galaxy A26 Samsung Galaxy A26
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
3.6
10 reviews
Screen 6.8" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 449 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) 5nm Exynos 1280
Battery 6,500 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 512GB 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 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight 190 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts £32.50/mo
£30.00 upfront
£14.79/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £884.80 £239.00
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Cheapest Deals

Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Titan

1GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£32.50 per month, £30 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A26

24 Months

128GB

Black

10GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£14.79 per month, £29 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A26 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper on contract at £383.96 over the life of the deal from £14.79 per month with £29.00 upfront.

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

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the sharper display at 449 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A26 has a Super AMOLED.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro features a 50 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 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £239.00.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A26 uses the 5nm Exynos 1280 .

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 10g lighter at 190 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm, and is slimmer at 7mm thick.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), 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 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A26 run?

Both phones run Android.