Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Verdict
Both flagships deliver excellent experiences at identical price points, but excel in different areas. Motorola Edge 40 Pro impresses with a massive 6.67-inch 165Hz pOLED display, superior 125W fast charging, and a versatile quad-camera setup including a 50MP ultrawide. Samsung Galaxy S24 counters with a more compact 6.2-inch form factor, brighter 2600-nit Dynamic AMOLED display, faster Exynos 2400 processor, and superior software support with One UI 6.1 on Android 14. The Edge 40 Pro's 199g weight feels hefty compared to S24's svelte 167g, while Samsung's 25W charging trails Motorola's 125W significantly. Camera quality favors Samsung's computational photography, though Motorola's 50MP ultrawide offers more versatility. For compact flagship seekers prioritizing brightness and longevity, S24 edges ahead. Power users wanting fast charging, larger displays, and camera flexibility should choose the Edge 40 Pro.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 Pro if…
- →125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- →165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- →60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 if…
- →Compact form factor with flagship features
- →Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- →Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
Category Scores
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 S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 mm | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/1.6, 2x optical zoom | 10 MP 3x optical |
| 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, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | pOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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