Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S8+
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $590 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 28/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 437,463).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $840
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 51/100)
- Overall rating 28/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S8+, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 52 points higher (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 0/100; 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+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (76/100 vs 15/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S8+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $840 |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S8+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 441.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (78/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (93/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (76/100 vs 15/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 52 points (80/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a better fit for everyday use.