Motorola Edge 50 NeovsSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 849 — USD 470 more than the Motorola Edge 50 Neo. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes Performance — led by performance score (1,600,000 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes Display — led by pixel density (501 ppi).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes Camera — led by camera score (145 pts).
- Too close to call between Motorola Edge 50 Neo and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
- Motorola Edge 50 Neo takes Price — led by price (379 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Neo if you want…
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Neo if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 3,000 nits vs 1,750 nits.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Neo if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Neo if you want faster charging — 68 W vs 45 W.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Neo if you want a lower price — 379 USD vs 849 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,600,000 pts vs 650,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.8 in vs 6.4 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a sharper screen — 501 ppi vs 436 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 86 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a better camera — 145 pts vs 122 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,310 mAh.
At a glance
- Motorola Edge 50 Neo
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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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 Neo
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Neo if price matters most. It costs USD 379, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 849.
Pros & cons
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
- Compact size
- 3x telephoto
- 5 years of updates
- Mid-range chipset
- Small battery
- Slow-ish charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 200 MP camera
- 10x optical zoom
- S Pen built in
- Heavy
- 45 W charging
- Aging chipset