Motorola Edge 30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,294,871); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 101); the Motorola Edge 30 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 214g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Pro by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 43
Battery 57
Portability 53
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Performance 96
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 78

What makes Motorola Edge 30 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 68W vs 60W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 196g vs 214g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 51/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Pro (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Pro (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 30 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).

Motorola Edge 30 Pro: The Motorola Edge 30 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 30 Pro Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1294871 3463142
Geekbench Single 1662 3601
Geekbench Multi 4188 10686
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 60W
Wireless charging 15W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 101 157
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) — 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.1×76.0×8.8 mm 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm
Weight 196 g 214 g
Launch price — $1299

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 60MP
43
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 30 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
62/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +62.6%
3463142 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 30 Pro by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Pro (96/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Pro (86/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 30 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Pro by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 30 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.