Motorola Edge 70 vs Samsung Galaxy S24

Our Verdict: Motorola Edge 70 gives you the more ambitious package, helped by the larger 6.7-inch screen, the sharper 444ppi display and a 50MP front camera. For buying upfront, Samsung Galaxy S24 is listed at £259.95 next to Motorola Edge 70's £499. Motorola Edge 70 is the feature-first choice, but Samsung Galaxy S24 is easier to justify if price is the deciding factor.

The S24 is the cheaper one to own: around £511 over a typical contract, £50 less than the Edge 5G 70.

Expert Rating
3.9
11 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.2"
Display
P-OLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1220 x 2712 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
444 416
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
4,800 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage
512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 14
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
159.9 x 74 x 6 mm 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight
159 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
£14.99/mo (£179.00 upfront) £19.00/mo (£10.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£499.00 £259.99

Prices updated 20 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Motorola Edge 70 Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S24
Expert Rating 3.9
11 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.2"
Display P-OLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1220 x 2712 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 444 416
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 4,800 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 14
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 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight 159 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 £14.99/mo
£179.00 upfront
£19.00/mo
£10.00 upfront
SIM-free £499.00 £259.99
Prices updated 20 July 2026
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Cheapest Deals

Motorola Edge 70
Motorola Edge 70

24 Months

512GB

Gadget Grey

150GB

Data

£14.99 per month, £179 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung Galaxy S24

24 Months

128GB

Amber Yellow

Refurbished

1GB

Data

£19 per month, £10 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy S24 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is cheaper on contract at £511.00 over the life of the deal from £19.00 per month with £10.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Motorola Edge 70 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S24's 6.2", the Motorola Edge 70 has the sharper display at 444 pixels per inch versus 416, and the Motorola Edge 70 uses a P-OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S24 has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Motorola Edge 70 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 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 or Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £259.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 and Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Motorola Edge 70 is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 and Samsung Galaxy S24 use?

The Motorola Edge 70 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S24 uses the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy S24?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Edge 70 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy S24 is more compact. It's 8g lighter at 159 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy S24 is actually the more compact phone at 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm, the Motorola Edge 70 is slimmer at 6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Motorola Edge 70 is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 run?

The Motorola Edge 70 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S24 runs Android 14. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.