Motorola Edge 70 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

Our Verdict: Motorola Edge 70 leads on the stronger 50MP front camera and the lighter 159g body, but Samsung Galaxy S25+ answers with a sharper 513 PPI display. The trade-off is between the stronger 50MP front camera and the lighter 159g body and a sharper 513 PPI display. Pick Motorola Edge 70 for the stronger 50MP front camera and the lighter 159g body; pick Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you care more about a sharper 513 PPI display.

The Edge 5G 70 is the cheaper one to own: around £561 over a typical contract, £314 less than the S25+.

Expert Rating
3.9
11 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
P-OLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1220 x 2712 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch
444 513
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
4,800 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android 15
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
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
159.9 x 74 x 6 mm 158.44 x 75.79 x 7.35 mm
Weight
159 grams 190 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) £69.83/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£499.00 £539.99

Prices updated 26 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Motorola Edge 70 Samsung Galaxy S25+ Samsung Galaxy S25+
Expert Rating 3.9
11 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display P-OLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1220 x 2712 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch 444 513
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 4,800 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android Android 15
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
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm 158.44 x 75.79 x 7.35 mm
Weight 159 grams 190 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
£69.83/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £499.00 £539.99
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 S25+
Samsung Galaxy S25+

12 Months

256GB

Icy Blue

Refurbished

5GB

Data

£69.83 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy S25+ 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 S25+?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the sharper display at 513 pixels per inch versus 444, and the Motorola Edge 70 uses a P-OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Motorola Edge 70 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 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 S25+?

The Motorola Edge 70 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £499.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 and Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Motorola Edge 70 is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 and Samsung Galaxy S25+ use?

The Motorola Edge 70 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Motorola Edge 70 is the more portable of the two: it's 31g 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 S25+?

The Motorola Edge 70 is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 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 S25+ run?

The Motorola Edge 70 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.