Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
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.
10 reviews 4.0
12 reviews
Prices updated 27 July 2026
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
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| 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 | ||
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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.