Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $590 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 74/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 2,366,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $799
- Better camera (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 6405
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (76/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 16.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $209. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $209 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (76/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 6 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?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.