Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 198g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). 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 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (84/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 92/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 60 Pro (83/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- 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
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- 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
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 60 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 138.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Motorola Edge 60 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (84/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 60 Pro (83/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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?
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 is a better fit for active users.