Motorola Edge 50 FusionvsSamsung Galaxy S25
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25 wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy S25 is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 799 — USD 470 more than the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 takes Performance — led by performance score (2,050,000 pts).
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion takes Display — led by screen size (6.7 in).
- Samsung Galaxy S25 takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Too close to call between Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy S25.
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion takes Price — led by price (329 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want…
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.2 in.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want faster charging — 68 W vs 25 W.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want a lower price — 329 USD vs 799 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,050,000 pts vs 600,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want a sharper screen — 416 ppi vs 395 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,600 nits vs 1,600 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want better video quality — 95 pts vs 89 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want a better camera — 138 pts vs 121 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
- Samsung Galaxy S25
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if price matters most. It costs USD 329, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy S25
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 799.
Pros & cons
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
- 144 Hz display
- Clean Android
- 68 W charging
- Mid-range chipset
- Average cameras
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Compact size, flagship chip
- Bright 120 Hz display
- 7 years of updates
- 4,000 mAh battery is modest
- 25 W wired charging
- 128 GB base storage