Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,726,358); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 130); the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 61/100)
- 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 1726358
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1726358 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 130 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (86/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 40 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.