Motorola Edge 70 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+

Our Verdict: Motorola Edge 70 leads on the stronger 50MP front camera and the lighter 159g body, but Samsung Galaxy S24+ answers with a sharper 509 PPI display. Samsung Galaxy S24+ starts lower SIM-free at £329.99, roughly £169.01 below Motorola Edge 70. Choose Motorola Edge 70 if you care most about the stronger 50MP front camera and the lighter 159g body; choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if the lower cost is the priority.

The Edge 5G 70 is the cheaper one to own: around £561 over a typical contract, £334 less than the S24+.

Expert Rating
3.9
11 reviews
4.2
12 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
P-OLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1220 x 2712 1440 x 3088
Pixels Per Inch
444 509
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 4,900 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/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
159.9 x 74 x 6 mm 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Weight
159 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£179.00 upfront) £71.50/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£499.00 £329.99

Prices updated 26 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Motorola Edge 70 Samsung Galaxy S24+ Samsung Galaxy S24+
Expert Rating 3.9
11 reviews
4.2
12 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display P-OLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1220 x 2712 1440 x 3088
Pixels Per Inch 444 509
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 4,900 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/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Weight 159 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts £14.99/mo
£179.00 upfront
£71.50/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £499.00 £329.99
Prices updated 26 July 2026
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Cheapest Deals

Motorola Edge 70
Motorola Edge 70

24 Months

512GB

Gadget Grey

200GB

Data

£14.99 per month, £179 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10)

Samsung Galaxy S24+
Samsung Galaxy S24+

12 Months

256GB

Onyx Black

Refurbished

5GB

Data

£71.50 per month, £30 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 Motorola Edge 70 is cheaper on contract at £561.16 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £179.00 upfront.

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

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has the sharper display at 509 pixels per inch versus 444, 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 £329.99.

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 256GB, 512GB.

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+?

The Motorola Edge 70 is the more portable of the two: it's 37g 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 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 Not rated.

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 and Samsung Galaxy S24+ run?

Both phones run Android.