Motorola Moto G (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 41/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G (2023) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 477,542); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 189g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2023) vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 34 points higher (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (97/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G (2023) and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G (2023)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (73/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (97/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Moto G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2023) over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.