Motorola Edge 50 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Pro delivers superior performance and charging capabilities at a lower price point, featuring the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, a stunning 144Hz pOLED display with 2000 nits brightness, and exceptional charging speeds: 125W wired and 50W wireless. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE offers a more compact design and reliable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, though its Exynos 2200 processor proves less efficient and charging maxes out at just 25W wired. Camera systems are comparable, with Motorola's 50MP front camera and sharper main sensor offsetting Samsung's superior video capabilities at 4K60fps. Battery capacity matches at 4500mAh, but Motorola's charging advantage is decisive. Considering the $100 price difference favoring Motorola, the Edge 50 Pro emerges as the smarter choice for most users seeking flagship performance without premium pricing.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 50 Pro if…
- →125W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast for the price
- →f/1.4 aperture main camera captures excellent low-light shots
- →IP68 water resistance on a mid-range Motorola is a first
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if…
- →Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- →Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- →3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast for the price
- f/1.4 aperture main camera captures excellent low-light shots
- IP68 water resistance on a mid-range Motorola is a first
- 144Hz display is smoother than most 120Hz competitors
- Near-stock Android experience with minimal bloat
Cons
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is slower than similarly-priced Snapdragon 8 phones
- 4500 mAh battery is on the small side
- 13MP ultrawide is weaker than rival triple-camera setups
- Software update track record is historically slow for Motorola
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Pros
- Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- 3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
- Four years of OS updates guaranteed
- Wireless charging with reverse wireless PowerShare
Cons
- Exynos 2200 variant has weaker performance and efficiency
- Only 25W wired charging is slow for 2023
- Gorilla Glass 5 is older protection than Victus 2
- 8 MP telephoto resolution is low
- Heavier at 209 g due to older processor thermals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 50 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | pOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Xclipse 920 / Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2200 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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