Moto Edge 30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Verdict
Both phones offer flagship performance at competitive prices, though they excel in different areas. The Moto Edge 30 Pro features a 6.7-inch 144Hz P-OLED display with 1050 nits brightness and 68W fast charging, making it ideal for gaming and content consumption. Its 8K video recording at 24fps and 50MP ultrawide camera provide creative flexibility. However, the Galaxy S23 FE counters with superior display brightness at 1450 nits, better water resistance (IP68 vs IP52), and more refined One UI 5.1 software on Android 13. The S23 FE's 3x optical zoom telephoto lens offers practical zoom capabilities the Moto lacks, though the Moto's 60MP front camera outmatches the S23 FE's 10MP shooter. Battery capacity favors Moto at 4800mAh versus 4500mAh, but Samsung's 25W charging trails Moto's 68W significantly. The S23 FE costs $100 less and includes wireless PowerShare for reverse charging. For power users prioritizing speed and display innovation, the Moto Edge 30 Pro's 144Hz refresh rate and faster charging justify the premium. For those preferring balanced features, superior brightness, and durability, the Galaxy S23 FE delivers excellent value. Your choice depends on whether you prioritize cutting-edge display tech and charging speed or everyday refinement and zoom capabilities.
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 S23 FE if…
- →Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- →Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- →3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
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 S23 FE
Pros
- Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- 3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
- Four years of OS updates guaranteed
- Wireless charging with reverse wireless PowerShare
Cons
- Exynos 2200 variant has weaker performance and efficiency
- Only 25W wired charging is slow for 2023
- Gorilla Glass 5 is older protection than Victus 2
- 8 MP telephoto resolution is low
- Heavier at 209 g due to older processor thermals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Moto Edge 30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.06 x 75.95 x 8.79 mm | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 68W TurboPower wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | P-OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1050 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Xclipse 920 / Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2200 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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