Motorola Moto G86 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Motorola Moto G86 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $224 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G86 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 877,641); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 185g).
Motorola Moto G86
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $224 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2813
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 185g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G86 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G86 leads (59/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G86 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G86 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (59/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (97/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G86 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.7×7.8 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $224 | $1099 |
Motorola Moto G86
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Moto G86
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G86
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Moto G86 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Motorola Moto G86 by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $875. Motorola Moto G86 was $875 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (73/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G86 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (59/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (97/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G86 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G86 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Moto G86 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G86 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Moto G86 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.