Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3900); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 186g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 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 / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (77/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.