Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $590 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 80/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 2,366,913).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $590 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 88/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6403
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 74/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 4 points higher (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Price | $590 | $1299 |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 32.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $709. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is cheaper by $709.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (96/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.