Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23

Our Verdict: Price gives this comparison a practical starting point: Samsung Galaxy S23 starts lower SIM-free at £209, roughly £538 below Motorola Edge 70 Pro; Samsung Galaxy S23 also has the lower contract total in the current deals. The trade-off is between the bigger screen and a sharper 449 PPI display and the lighter 167g body. Choose Motorola Edge 70 Pro if you care most about the bigger screen and a sharper 449 PPI display; choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if the lower cost is the priority.

Over a full contract, the S23 5G works out around £544 all-in, about £169 less than the Edge 5G 70 Pro.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
4.2
11 reviews
Screen
6.8" 6.1"
Display
AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
449 422
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Battery
6,500 mAh 3,900 mAh
Storage
512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 13
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/6e
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight
190 grams 167 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
£27.99/mo (£19.00 upfront) £20.00/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£747.00 £209.00

Prices updated 16 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro Samsung Galaxy S23 Samsung Galaxy S23
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
4.2
11 reviews
Screen 6.8" 6.1"
Display AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 449 422
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Battery 6,500 mAh 3,900 mAh
Storage 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 13
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/6e
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight 190 grams 167 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 £27.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
£20.00/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free £747.00 £209.00
Prices updated 16 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Titan

150GB

Data

£27.99 per month, £19 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23

24 Months

128GB

Cream

100GB

Data

£20 per month, £19 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper on contract at £544.00 over the life of the deal from £20.00 per month with £19.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S23's 6.1", the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the sharper display at 449 pixels per inch versus 422, and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S23 has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £209.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 uses the Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the more portable of the two: it's 23g lighter at 167 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is slimmer at 7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 run?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S23 runs Android 13. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.