Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,779,624); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.6mm).

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 63
Portability 51
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Motorola Edge+ (2023) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (65/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1779624
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 5311
  • Lighter: 190g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (72/100 vs 51/100).

Motorola Edge+ (2023): The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge+ (2023) Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 1779624 3161830
Geekbench Single 2004 2900
Geekbench Multi 5311 9200
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 68W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 10 MP
Front camera 60 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 203 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge+ (2023) and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge+ (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1779624 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +43.7%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Motorola Edge+ (2023) by 43.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (91/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (65/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (72/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads on camera score (65/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge+ (2023) over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.