Motorola Edge 70 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Our Verdict: Motorola Edge 70 leads on the stronger 50MP front camera and the lighter 159g body, but Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra answers with a sharper 501 PPI display and the higher-resolution 200MP rear camera. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra starts lower SIM-free at £399.99, roughly £99.01 below Motorola Edge 70; Motorola Edge 70 also has the lower contract total in the current deals. Choose Motorola Edge 70 if you care most about the stronger 50MP front camera and the lighter 159g body; choose Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if the lower cost is the priority.

The S24 Ultra is the cheaper one to own: around £457 over a typical contract, £104 less than the Edge 5G 70.

Expert Rating
3.9
11 reviews
4.6
11 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.8"
Display
P-OLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1220 x 2712 1440 x 3088
Pixels Per Inch
444 501
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 200 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 5,000 mAh
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Android Android 14
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-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 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm
Weight
159 grams 232 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) £16.75/mo (£10.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£499.00 £429.99

Prices updated 26 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Motorola Edge 70 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Expert Rating 3.9
11 reviews
4.6
11 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.8"
Display P-OLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1220 x 2712 1440 x 3088
Pixels Per Inch 444 501
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 200 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 5,000 mAh
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Android Android 14
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-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 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm
Weight 159 grams 232 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
£16.75/mo
£10.00 upfront
SIM-free £499.00 £429.99
Prices updated 26 July 2026
Deals Deals

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 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

24 Months

256GB

Titanium Grey

Refurbished

1GB

Data

£16.75 per month, £10 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is cheaper on contract at £457.00 over the life of the deal from £16.75 per month with £10.00 upfront.

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

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has the sharper display at 501 pixels per inch versus 444, and the Motorola Edge 70 uses a P-OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 200 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 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £429.99.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

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

The Motorola Edge 70 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 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 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 is the more portable of the two: it's 73g 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 Ultra?

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

The Motorola Edge 70 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 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.