Motorola Edge 40 vs Samsung Galaxy S22+
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid flagship experiences at different price points. Samsung Galaxy S22+ features superior display technology with Dynamic AMOLED 2X reaching 1750 nits brightness versus Motorola's 1200 nits pOLED, though the Edge 40 edges ahead with 144Hz refresh rate. Camera systems differ strategically: S22+ includes 3x optical telephoto and 8K video recording, while Edge 40 prioritizes main sensor quality with f/1.4 aperture and advanced OIS. Performance strongly favors Samsung's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 over MediaTek Dimensity 8020 for sustained gaming and multitasking. Battery capacity is nearly identical at 4400-4500 mAh, but Edge 40's 68W charging (versus S22+'s 45W) provides faster refills. At $499 versus $999, Motorola delivers exceptional value with premium materials, high refresh display, and competitive features. Samsung justifies premium pricing through superior brightness, optical zoom capability, and processor prowess. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing value and fast charging, Motorola Edge 40 excels. For those demanding telephoto zoom and peak performance, Samsung Galaxy S22+ remains the stronger choice.
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 S22+ if…
- →Larger 4500 mAh battery than S22
- →45W fast charging support
- →Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
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 S22+
Pros
- Larger 4500 mAh battery than S22
- 45W fast charging support
- Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
- Bright 1750 nits display
- Same triple camera as S22 Ultra minus periscope
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 throttling issues
- No S Pen support
- $999 places it in Ultra territory from competitors
- No microSD expansion
- No charger in the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 | Samsung Galaxy S22+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm | 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.64 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 68W wired (TurboPower) | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | pOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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