Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A35
Motorola's Edge 50 Ultra commands premium positioning with its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, 144Hz LTPO pOLED display hitting 2500 nits, and exceptional camera versatility featuring a 50MP main sensor with f/1.6 aperture plus a 64MP periscope telephoto. Battery charging reaches 125W wired with 50W wireless capability. Samsung's Galaxy A35 delivers solid midrange value with its 120Hz Super AMOLED screen, 5000mAh battery, and respectable 50MP main camera, though the Exynos 1380 and 25W charging feel dated. Performance gap is substantial—the Edge 50 Ultra's flagship processor outpaces the A35 significantly for gaming and demanding apps. Camera quality heavily favors Motorola's superior optics and sensor size. Budget-conscious buyers seeking longevity should consider the A35's larger battery; those prioritizing cutting-edge performance and imaging will prefer the Edge 50 Ultra's premium package.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or wood back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, 1/1.3" Omnivision OV50H | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP 3x periscope, f/2.4, OIS | 5 MP macro |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 122-degree, autofocus | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | LTPO pOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz A720 + 3x2.0 GHz A520) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Pros
- Versatile triple 50MP+ camera with periscope telephoto
- Extremely fast 125W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Bright 144Hz LTPO pOLED display
- Premium materials including vegan leather and wood options
- Clean near-stock Android
Cons
- Only 4500 mAh battery (small for a flagship)
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a step below the 8 Gen 3
- Limited software update commitment vs rivals
- Curved display not for everyone
Samsung Galaxy A35
Pros
- Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS upgrades promised
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- Wi-Fi 5 is dated for 2024
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 chips
- Slow 25W charging with no in-box charger
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