Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Our Verdict: If you are choosing between Samsung Galaxy S26+ and Motorola Edge 70 Pro, display quality is the main reason to lean one way. The Motorola has its AMOLED panel, a higher-resolution 50MP front camera, and a larger 6,500 mAh battery; the Samsung mainly responds with a sharper 513 PPI display and its Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 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.

Over a full contract, the S26+ works out around £816 all-in, about £158 less than the Edge 5G 70 Pro.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
3.9
10 reviews
Screen
6.8" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1272 x 2772 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch
449 513
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Battery
6,500 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android 16
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
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
190 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP 68
Contracts
£30.00/mo (£199.00 upfront) £32.79/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1144.00 £799.00
Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Galaxy S26+
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
3.9
10 reviews
Screen 6.8" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1272 x 2772 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch 449 513
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Battery 6,500 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android Android 16
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 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight 190 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP 68
Contracts £30.00/mo
£199.00 upfront
£32.79/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £1144.00 £799.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Zinfandel

100GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£30 a month, £199 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy S26+
Samsung Galaxy S26+

24 Months

256GB

Black

Refurbished

10GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£32.79 a month, £29 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26+ cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is cheaper on contract at £815.96 over the life of the deal from £32.79 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26+?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the sharper display at 513 pixels per inch versus 449, and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ 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 S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £799.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+ use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ uses the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is the more portable of the two: they weigh about the same (190 grams vs 190 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is rated IP 68.

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+ run?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ runs Android 16. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.