Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A55
Motorola Edge 40 Pro dominates with flagship hardware: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 165Hz pOLED display (1600 nits), and a superior camera system featuring 8K video, 50MP ultrawide, and 12MP 2x telephoto versus Galaxy A55's basic setup. Battery charging reaches 125W versus 25W, with wireless charging included. Samsung's Galaxy A55 counters with a larger 5000mAh battery, newer Android 14 software, and excellent value at $450—ideal for budget-conscious buyers prioritizing longevity and reliability. However, the Edge 40 Pro's performance gap, display quality, and advanced camera capabilities justify the $350 premium for demanding users. Motorola's package delivers flagship experience; Galaxy A55 offers solid mid-range balance.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 mm | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/1.6, 2x optical zoom | 5 MP macro |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | pOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Xclipse 530 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Exynos 1480 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- 165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- 60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
- Near-stock Android with minimal bloatware
- IP68 with stylish vegan leather finish
Cons
- Telephoto is only 2x (no periscope option)
- Software update support shorter than Google/Samsung
- Only one storage configuration
- Curved display prone to accidental touches
Samsung Galaxy A55
Pros
- Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Four years of OS upgrades and five years of security
- IP67 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Exynos 1480 lags behind Snapdragon rivals
- Heavy at 213 g
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- Only 25W charging with no charger included
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