Moto Edge 30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10
The Verdict
Comparing these phones reveals a significant generational gap. The Moto Edge 30 Pro ($699) features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor with Adreno 730 GPU, vastly outperforming the Galaxy S10's aging Snapdragon 855. Display-wise, the S10 offers a sharper 3040 x 1440 resolution and superior Dynamic AMOLED technology with 1200 nits brightness, while the Edge 30 Pro counters with a larger 6.7-inch 144Hz P-OLED panel at 1080p and 1050 nits. Camera differences favor the Moto with a 50MP main sensor and 8K video recording capability versus the S10's 12MP with 4K only. Battery capacity heavily favors the Edge 30 Pro at 4800 mAh with 68W fast charging, compared to the S10's 3400 mAh with just 15W charging. The S10 maintains some advantages: superior water resistance (IP68 vs IP52), lighter weight at 157g, and higher native resolution. However, at $699 versus $899, the Moto Edge 30 Pro delivers substantially newer technology, stronger performance, and better value. The Galaxy S10 feels dated for the price point in 2024 standards.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Moto Edge 30 Pro if…
- →144Hz P-OLED display is buttery smooth
- →68W fast charging
- →60 MP selfie camera is excellent
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S10 if…
- →Triple camera system with ultrawide
- →Headphone jack and microSD slot
- →Beautiful Dynamic AMOLED display
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Moto Edge 30 Pro
Pros
- 144Hz P-OLED display is buttery smooth
- 68W fast charging
- 60 MP selfie camera is excellent
- 50 MP ultrawide is high quality
- Near-stock Android experience
Cons
- 2 MP depth camera is useless
- IP52 rating is only splash-proof
- No telephoto camera
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating
- Slow software update schedule
Samsung Galaxy S10
Pros
- Triple camera system with ultrawide
- Headphone jack and microSD slot
- Beautiful Dynamic AMOLED display
- Wi-Fi 6 support
- Compact and lightweight at 157 g
Cons
- 60Hz display
- Slow 15W wired charging
- No 5G support
- Ultrasonic fingerprint unreliable with screen protectors
- Moderate 3400 mAh battery
Full Specifications
| Spec | Moto Edge 30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 | Android 9, One UI 1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 157 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.06 x 75.95 x 8.79 mm | 149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, dual aperture, OIS |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4800 mAh | 3400 mAh |
| Charging | 68W TurboPower wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | P-OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1050 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
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