Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
The Verdict
Motorola's Edge 40 Pro delivers exceptional value with its blazing 165Hz display, industry-leading 125W charging, and versatile quad-camera setup featuring a 50MP ultra-wide lens. Samsung's Galaxy S24+ counters with a sharper 1440p AMOLED display (2600 nits peak brightness), larger 4900mAh battery, and superior software longevity through One UI's track record. Performance differences between Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Exynos 2400 prove negligible in real-world usage. Camera quality remains competitive on both,Motorola's 50MP main and 60MP selfie versus Samsung's balanced telephoto setup each excel in different scenarios. However, Samsung's $200 premium feels steep given Motorola's aggressive 165Hz refresh advantage and charging speed supremacy. For pure display smoothness and charging convenience, Motorola edges ahead; for display sharpness and software consistency, Samsung justifies its price. Budget-conscious enthusiasts should choose the Edge 40 Pro; those prioritizing display quality and ecosystem support should select the S24+.
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…
- →Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- →Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- →12 GB RAM standard
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
- Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- 12 GB RAM standard
- Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
- Seven years of software updates
Cons
- Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
- No telephoto improvement over S23+
- Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
- 45W charging unchanged
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 196 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 | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 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 | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | pOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3120 x 1440 |
| 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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