Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,779,624); the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge+ (2023) better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 218g
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1779624
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge+ (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1779624 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge+ (2023) and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Motorola Edge+ (2023) by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (81/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge+ (2023) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge+ (2023) over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.