Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $150 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 40/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 32 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 202g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Motorola Moto G Play 2026 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 202g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 35 points higher (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 leads (48/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Play 2026 — 54/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (97/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play 2026 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- Main: 32MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- 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 Play 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $949. Motorola Moto G Play 2026 was $949 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (73/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (97/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 35 points (75/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.