Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
The Verdict
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $549 versus $850, a difference of about $301. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Motorola Edge 70 Pro stands out for exceptional 144hz oled display with 3000 nits peak brightness, while Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro is praised for mil-std-810h rugged certification for extreme durability. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Pro if…
- →Exceptional 144Hz OLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
- →Fast 125W wired charging for quick top-ups
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version delivers flagship performance
Buy the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro if…
- →MIL-STD-810H rugged certification for extreme durability
- →IP68 waterproof with removable battery — unique combination
- →Removable battery allows hot-swapping for extended field use
Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Pros
- Exceptional 144Hz OLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
- Fast 125W wired charging for quick top-ups
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version delivers flagship performance
- Versatile camera setup with 3x telephoto and optical stabilization
- IP68 dust and water resistance rating
Cons
- No wireless charging despite premium pricing
- 4500mAh battery may struggle with 144Hz display endurance
- Limited to single 3x telephoto option, no 10x zoom
- Heavy at 186g with thick bezels
- Higher-than-average price point for market segment
Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Pros
- MIL-STD-810H rugged certification for extreme durability
- IP68 waterproof with removable battery — unique combination
- Removable battery allows hot-swapping for extended field use
- 120Hz display is smooth for a rugged phone
- Programmable side key for push-to-talk or custom actions
Cons
- Thick at 9.9 mm and heavy at 235 g
- Only 15W charging is very slow
- PLS LCD display has weaker colors than AMOLED
- 4050 mAh removable battery is smaller than competitors
- Enterprise pricing at $549 is high for the specs
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 70 Pro | Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 32MP f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 10MP f/2.0 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 12MP f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Espresso Black, Platinum Gray | — |
| Weight | 186g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500mAh | 4050 mAh (removable) |
| Charging Speed | 125W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | OLED | PLS LCD |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2664 x 1200 | 2408 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 600 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 235 g |
| Material | — | Rugged textured plastic, MIL-STD-810H |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 6 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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