Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
Both flagship phones deliver premium experiences at identical pricing, but with different strengths. Motorola Edge 50 Ultra excels with its superior 144Hz LTPO pOLED display (2500 nits), exceptional 125W fast charging, and more versatile camera system featuring a 50MP main sensor with larger 1/1.3" sensor and 64MP periscope zoom. Samsung Galaxy S24+ counters with a sharper 3120x1440 AMOLED screen, larger 4900mAh battery for longer endurance, and cleaner One UI software integration. Camera comparison reveals Motorola's computational photography edge with higher megapixel counts, while Samsung's 8K video and proven color science appeal to content creators. Performance is comparable between Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Exynos 2400, though the Motorola processor typically edges ahead in real-world gaming. Storage asymmetry favors Motorola (up to 1TB vs 512GB). Battery life slightly favors Samsung due to larger capacity, but Motorola's 125W charging and 50W wireless dramatically reduce downtime. For camera enthusiasts and fast-charging advocates, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is the stronger choice.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 196 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 | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 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 | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO pOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 3120 x 1440 |
| 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 7 |
| 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 S24+
Pros
- Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- 12 GB RAM standard
- Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
- Seven years of software updates
Cons
- Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
- No telephoto improvement over S23+
- Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
- 45W charging unchanged
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