Motorola Edge 40 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Verdict
The Motorola Edge 40 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper of the two at $499 versus $1,100, a difference of about $601. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Motorola Edge 40 stands out for ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with ip68 protection, while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is praised for compact flip form factor. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
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 Z Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
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 Z Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) |
| 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 | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 68W wired (TurboPower) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | pOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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