Motorola Edge 50 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Pro delivers exceptional value with a larger 6.7-inch 144Hz pOLED display (2000 nits), superior charging speeds (125W wired, 50W wireless), and a more versatile camera setup featuring a dedicated telephoto lens. Its Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 handles everyday tasks competently. Samsung Galaxy S24 counters with a more compact form factor (147g vs 186g), brighter display (2600 nits), superior 8K video recording, and the proven Exynos 2400 processor delivering stronger performance. However, the S24's 25W charging and smaller 4000mAh battery feel outdated at this price tier. For content creators prioritizing fast charging, display refresh rate, and camera versatility, the Edge 50 Pro offers remarkable value. Those preferring compact design and peak performance should consider the S24, though the $300 premium is difficult to justify given the Motorola's advantages in core specifications.
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 S24 if…
- →Compact form factor with flagship features
- →Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- →Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
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 S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 50 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 10 MP 3x optical |
| 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, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | pOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Exynos 2400 |
| 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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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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