Motorola Moto E 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Our Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a far higher-resolution main camera, 200MP against the Motorola Moto E 15's 32MP, plus a 12MP selfie camera against 8MP, and only the S25 Ultra is a 5G phone; the Moto E 15 maxes out at 4G. Storage goes higher on the S25 Ultra, up to 1TB against 64GB, and the S25 Ultra has the sharper display at 505 PPI to 264. Get the S25 Ultra if those extras are worth it to you; otherwise the Moto E 15 covers the basics for less.
If you'd rather pay up front, the Moto E 15 is the cheaper buy at £70 SIM-free.
Motorola Moto E 15
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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| Screen | 6.67" | 6.8" |
| Display | IPS LCD | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 720 x 1604 | 1440 x 3120 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 264 | 505 |
| Rear Camera | 32 Megapixels | 200 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 8 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| OS | Android | Android 15 |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 4G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 188 grams | 219 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP54, dust and splash resistant | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes |
| Contracts | - |
£33.79/mo
£29.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £70.00 | £569.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto E 15 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Motorola Moto E 15's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the sharper display at 505 pixels per inch versus 264, and the Motorola Moto E 15 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.
Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto E 15 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto E 15 features a 32 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 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 Moto E 15 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto E 15 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £70.00.
What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto E 15 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto E 15 is available in 64GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Motorola Moto E 15 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra use?
The Motorola Moto E 15 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto E 15 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto E 15 is the more portable of the two: it's 31g lighter at 188 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto E 15 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto E 15 is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.
What operating system do the Motorola Moto E 15 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra run?
The Motorola Moto E 15 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 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.