Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra targets enthusiasts willing to pay premium for bleeding-edge specs, while Samsung Galaxy S24 delivers refined flagship performance at a more accessible $200 price point. Edge 50 Ultra excels with its 144Hz display, superior 125W charging, periscope telephoto, and larger 4500mAh battery. Galaxy S24 counters with lighter build (167g vs 197g), brighter peak brightness (2600 nits), better thermal efficiency via Exynos 2400, and proven Samsung software polish. Camera capabilities differ meaningfully: Motorola's 50MP ultra-wide with autofocus and 64MP periscope outshine Samsung's 10MP telephoto, though Samsung's processing and video optimization remain competitive. Battery longevity favors Motorola significantly given the mAh advantage and superior charging infrastructure. For users prioritizing cutting-edge display tech, charging speed, and camera versatility, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra justifies its premium. Budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable daily performance should lean Galaxy S24.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if…
- →Versatile triple 50MP+ camera with periscope telephoto
- →Extremely fast 125W wired and 50W wireless charging
- →Bright 144Hz LTPO pOLED display
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 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 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 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or wood back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP 3x periscope, f/2.4, OIS | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 122-degree, autofocus | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 512 GB, 1 TB | 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 | LTPO pOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz A720 + 3x2.0 GHz A520) | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | 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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