Motorola Edge 40 vs Samsung Galaxy A25
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 delivers flagship performance at a mid-range price with its MediaTek Dimensity 8020 processor, 144Hz pOLED display reaching 1200 nits, and superior 68W fast charging with 15W wireless support. Samsung Galaxy A25 prioritizes battery longevity with a larger 5000mAh capacity and offers practical durability through IP67 rating and One UI 6 software maturity. Camera capabilities favor Motorola's f/1.4 main sensor with OIS and macro versatility, while Samsung provides broader software support and a more compact form factor. Display quality leans toward Motorola's brighter, higher-refresh OLED panel, though Samsung's Super AMOLED technology remains excellent. Galaxy A25 excels in value for budget-conscious users seeking reliability and all-day battery, but Motorola Edge 40 justifies its $250 premium through significantly faster performance, premium materials, and superior charging speeds. Choose Edge 40 for performance enthusiasts, Galaxy A25 for conservative spenders prioritizing battery endurance.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 if…
- →Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- →144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- →f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A25 if…
- →Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- →OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- →IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 40
Pros
- Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- 144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
- 68W fast charging with wireless charging at this price
- Vegan leather option provides a unique, grippy texture
Cons
- Dimensity 8020 is a mid-range chip — not flagship performance
- Only one OS update promised by Motorola
- 4400 mAh battery is modest for heavy users
- No telephoto camera for zoom shots
- 256 GB single storage option with no expansion
Samsung Galaxy A25
Pros
- Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
- Ships with Android 14 and four OS update promise
- 5G capable
Cons
- Exynos 1280 shows its age in demanding tasks
- Depth sensor is not a useful third camera
- No wireless charging
- Wi-Fi 5 only
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 | Samsung Galaxy A25 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14, One UI 6 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 197 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Polycarbonate |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm | 161.0 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP depth |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 68W wired (TurboPower) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | pOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G68 MP4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Exynos 1280 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
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