Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Our Verdict: Motorola Edge 70 Pro leads on a sharper 449 PPI display and the stronger 50MP front camera, but Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 answers with the bigger screen and a foldable design. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 starts lower SIM-free at £399.99, roughly £347.01 below Motorola Edge 70 Pro; Motorola Edge 70 Pro also has the lower contract total in the current deals. Choose Motorola Edge 70 Pro if you care most about a sharper 449 PPI display and the stronger 50MP front camera; choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 if the lower cost is the priority.

The Edge 5G 70 Pro is the cheaper one to own: around £713 over a typical contract, £132 less than the Galaxy Z Fold5 5G.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Screen
6.8" 7.6"
Display
AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1272 x 2772 1812 x 2176
Pixels Per Inch
449 373
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Battery
6,500 mAh 4,400 mAh
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6/7
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm
Weight
190 grams 275 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
£27.99/mo (£19.00 upfront) £67.33/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£747.00 £389.99

Prices updated 27 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Screen 6.8" 7.6"
Display AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1272 x 2772 1812 x 2176
Pixels Per Inch 449 373
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Battery 6,500 mAh 4,400 mAh
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6/7
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm
Weight 190 grams 275 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 £27.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
£67.33/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £747.00 £389.99
Prices updated 27 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Zinfandel

200GB

Data

£27.99 per month, £19 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

12 Months

256GB

Phantom Black

Refurbished

5GB

Data

£67.33 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is cheaper on contract at £713.16 over the life of the deal from £27.99 per month with £19.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has the bigger screen at 7.6" compared to the Motorola Edge 70 Pro's 6.8", the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the sharper display at 449 pixels per inch versus 373, and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 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 Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £389.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 uses the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is more compact. It's 85g lighter at 190 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is actually the more compact phone at 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is slimmer at 7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 run?

Both phones run Android.