Motorola Edge 70 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

Our Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has the better camera on paper, 108MP versus 50MP, and the S22 Ultra 5G has the sharper display at 500 PPI to 444. The Motorola Edge 70 is the lighter phone at 159g against 228g. The S22 Ultra 5G doesn't just win on price; it holds its own on specs too, which makes it the easy pick unless something specific draws you to the Edge 5G 70.

If you'd rather pay up front, the S22 Ultra 5G is the cheaper buy at £285 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
3.9
11 reviews
4.6
10 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.8"
Display
P-OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1220 x 2712 1440 x 3080
Pixels Per Inch
444 500
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Exynos 2200
Battery
4,800 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android 12
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 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
159.9 x 74 x 6 mm 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm
Weight
159 grams 228 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
£14.99/mo (£289.00 upfront) -
SIM-free
£499.00 £284.99
Motorola Edge 70 Motorola Edge 70 Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Expert Rating 3.9
11 reviews
4.6
10 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.8"
Display P-OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1220 x 2712 1440 x 3080
Pixels Per Inch 444 500
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Exynos 2200
Battery 4,800 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS Android Android 12
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 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm
Weight 159 grams 228 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 £14.99/mo
£289.00 upfront
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SIM-free £499.00 £284.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has the sharper display at 500 pixels per inch versus 444, and the Motorola Edge 70 uses a P-OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a 108 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 or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £284.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra use?

The Motorola Edge 70 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra uses the Exynos 2200.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 is the more portable of the two: it's 69g lighter at 159 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm, and is slimmer at 6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra run?

The Motorola Edge 70 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra runs Android 12. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.