Samsung Galaxy S23vsMotorola Edge 50 Ultra
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra wins
Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — battery is its standout. It costs USD 799 — USD 250 more than the Samsung Galaxy S23. Pay the premium if battery is your priority.
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra takes Performance — led by storage (512 GB).
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra takes Display — led by screen size (6.7 in).
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra takes Camera — led by selfie camera (50 MP).
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra takes Battery — led by charging speed (125 W).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 takes Price — led by price (549 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want a better camera — 135 pts vs 130 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want a lower price — 549 USD vs 799 USD.
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want more room for photos and apps — 512 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want a sharper screen — 446 ppi vs 425 ppi.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,500 nits vs 1,750 nits.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want longer battery life — 4,500 mAh vs 3,900 mAh.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if you want faster charging — 125 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S23
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
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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?
Samsung Galaxy S23
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if price matters most. It costs USD 549, the lowest price in this group.
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Ultra if battery matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 799.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Compact size
- 3x telephoto
- Big discount
- 3,900 mAh battery
- 25 W charging
- Aging chipset
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 125 W charging
- 64 MP telephoto
- Clean Android
- Mid-range chipset
- Average battery
- Camera tuning inconsistent