Moto Edge 30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Verdict
Both flagship phones deliver premium experiences with distinct strengths. Moto Edge 30 Pro offers a larger 6.7-inch P-OLED display with exceptional 144Hz refresh rate and brighter 1050 nits peak brightness, paired with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and faster 68W charging. Samsung Galaxy S23+ counters with the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for superior performance, brighter 1750 nits display, superior IP68 rating versus IP52, and more versatile camera with 3x optical telephoto. Storage maxes at 512GB on S23+ versus 256GB on Edge 30 Pro. Battery capacities are comparable at 4800mAh and 4700mAh respectively. Galaxy S23+ commands $300 premium justified by newer chipset, better durability, and enhanced display brightness for outdoor visibility. Moto Edge 30 Pro remains compelling for users prioritizing extreme refresh rates and faster charging at better value. For most buyers seeking cutting-edge performance and reliability, Galaxy S23+ edges ahead despite higher cost.
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+ if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- →Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- →4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
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+
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- 4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
- Four years of OS updates and five years of security patches
- Versatile triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM at the $999 price point
- FHD+ resolution instead of QHD+ on the 6.6-inch display
- 45W charging is slower than Chinese competitors
- No expandable storage or microSD slot
- Design is very similar to S22+ with minimal visual changes
Full Specifications
| Spec | Moto Edge 30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.06 x 75.95 x 8.79 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4800 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 68W TurboPower wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | P-OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1050 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| 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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