Samsung Galaxy S24 FEvsMotorola Edge 50 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Motorola Edge 50 Pro wins
Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Pro wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Motorola Edge 50 Pro is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — battery is its standout. At USD 449, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE takes Performance — led by performance score (1,600,000 pts).
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro takes Display — led by refresh rate (144 Hz).
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro takes Camera — led by selfie camera (50 MP).
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (125 W).
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro takes Price — led by price (449 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,600,000 pts vs 700,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want better video quality — 92 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want a better camera — 133 pts vs 128 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want longer battery life — 4,700 mAh vs 4,500 mAh.
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Pro if you want…
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 446 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Pro if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,000 nits vs 1,900 nits.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 10 MP.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Pro if you want faster charging — 125 W vs 25 W.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Pro if you want a lower price — 449 USD vs 549 USD.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro
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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?
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if performance matters most. It costs USD 549.
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Pro if battery matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 449, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 3x telephoto
- 7 years of updates
- Value
- Heavier chipset
- 25 W charging
- Big bezels
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
- 144 Hz display
- 125 W charging
- Clean Android
- Mid-range chipset
- Average battery
- Camera tuning inconsistent