Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $590 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 66/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3900); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,660,456).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $799
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1553
- Overall rating 66/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 14 points higher (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (76/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $799 |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 42.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $209. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $209 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (76/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.