Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Edge 70 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Comparison between Motorola Edge 70 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola and Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Motorola Edge 70 suits buyers who want a very bright display, more battery and faster charging; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the choice for performance, the main camera and connectivity. The overall result is close: Samsung leads performance with 3,135,223 versus 1,390,960 in AnTuTu, while Motorola counters with 4,800 mAh and 68W against 3,900 mAh and 25W.
The displays take different approaches. The Motorola Edge 70 combines pOLED with 4,500 nits, well above average, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge uses Dynamic AMOLED 2X and delivers higher sharpness at 513 ppi versus 446 ppi. Motorola also has broader protection with IP68, IP69 and MIL-STD-810H versus IP68; Samsung is thinner at 5.8 mm versus 6 mm.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads with its main camera: 200MP, f/1.7 and 8K video versus 50MP, f/1.8 and 4K video on the Motorola Edge 70. Motorola answers with a 50MP front camera versus 12MP and a 50MP ultrawide versus 12.2MP. Motorola is the better fit for battery and protection, while Samsung is stronger for performance, connectivity and the main camera.
Motorola Edge 70
The Motorola Edge 70 is the better buy for battery and charging, with 4,800 mAh and 68W versus 3,900 mAh and 25W.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the better buy for maximum performance, with 3,135,223 AnTuTu points and 8K video.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Edge 70 | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.7 | 9.0 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.2 | 9.2 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Edge 70, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 3,900 mAh
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 2,600 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP68
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,135,223
- against 1,390,960
- Display Pixel Density
- 513 ppi
- against 446 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 5.8 mm
- against 6 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Edge 70 | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 722 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.47 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,390,960 | 3,135,223 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 core, four 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 cores and three 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,085 | 6,473 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Edge 70 | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Green, Bronze, White | Black, White, Blue, Silver, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 6 mm | 5.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 159.9 mm | 158.2 mm |
| Weight | 159 g Best value | 163 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.8 % | 92.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Titanium, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | B Best value | C |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Edge 70 | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,800 mAh Best value | 3,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 68 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 50 h Best value | 40 h |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 2,000 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Edge 70 | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits Best value | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,220 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,712 px | 3,120 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 446 ppi | 513 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
Sensors
| Specification | Edge 70 | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Edge 70 | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Edge 70 | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | 7 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Edge 70 | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B34, 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 n26, 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 | 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 B28, 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 n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, 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 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, VoLTE, DLNA, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, OTA Sync, Tethering, Computer Sync, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.21 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.23 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.24 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.25 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Edge 70 | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Edge 70 | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 1,259 € |
| Model numbers | XT2601-2 | SM-S937U, SM-S937U1, SM-S937B, SM-S937B/DS, SM-S9370 |
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