Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $699 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,684,869); the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1684869
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 198g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 92/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (61/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1684869 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:38 hrs, total 24:17 hrs
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 60 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 134.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Motorola Edge 60 Pro was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (90/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (61/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 60 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.