Motorola Edge 40 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra dominates with superior specifications across nearly every dimension. Its 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display reaches 1750 nits brightness and 3088x1440 resolution, vastly outpacing the Edge 40's pOLED panel. Camera capabilities favor Samsung significantly: 108MP main sensor with 8K video recording, dual telephoto lenses (3x and 10x), versus Motorola's 50MP with 4K maximum. Processing power strongly favors the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Adreno 730 over MediaTek Dimensity 8020. Battery capacity and charging speed both advantage Samsung (5000mAh, 45W versus 4400mAh, 68W). However, the Edge 40 delivers exceptional value at $499, offering flagship-level display tech, reliable performance, and wireless charging at half the price. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing daily usability, Motorola excels. For users demanding premium photography and display quality, Samsung justifies its premium positioning.
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 Ultra if…
- →Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- →Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- →108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
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 Ultra
Pros
- Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- 108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot under sustained load
- Very heavy and thick body
- 108 MP sensor replaced by 200 MP in the S23 Ultra
- Only 8 GB RAM on base storage variant
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 229 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 | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 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 10x periscope + 10 MP 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 68W wired (TurboPower) | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | pOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3088 x 1440 |
| 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 | 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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