Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Comparison between Motorola Edge 40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Edge 40 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 8.1 | 7.9 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Edge 40 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 125 W
- against 45 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,946
- against 1,857
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against OLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,750 nits
- against 1,300 nits
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.6 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Edge 40 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.36 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,752,440 Best value | 1,751,221 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,946 Best value | 1,857 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,976 Best value | 4,917 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, and 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 at 3.36 GHz, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores at 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Edge 40 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, White, Grey, Green, Lime, Cream, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 161.2 mm | 157.8 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.5 % Best value | 89 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Edge 40 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 4,700 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 125 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Edge 40 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,750 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 165 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | OLED, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, 165Hz | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Edge 40 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Edge 40 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Edge 40 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 4 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Edge 40 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM, USB Charging, DisplayPort output | NFC, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Samsung DeX, UWB |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.04 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.77 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.45 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Edge 40 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 Best value | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Edge 40 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-S916B, SM-S916B/DS, SM-S916U, SM-S916U1, SM-S916W, SM-S916N, SM-S9160, SM-S916E, SM-S916E/DS |
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