Here in this comparison, we are going to look over the features and specs of two flagship phones, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G and the Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra. The S23 Ultra 5G will release late this February whereas the Moto Edge 30 Ultra was launched back in September 2022.
Here is a list of the main differences between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G and Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra:
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra | |
Display | 6.8 inches, Resolution – 1440 x 3088 pixels | 6.67 inches, Resolution – 1080 x 2400 Pixels |
Camera | Front – 12 MP Back – 200MP+10 MP+12MP | Front – 60 MP Back – 200 MP + 12MP +50 MP |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 4610 mAh |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
Price | Rs. 1,24,999 | Rs. 57,090 |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra | |
Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | P-OLED |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
Brightness | 1750 nits (peak) | 1250 nits (peak) |
Display Size | 6.8 inches, (89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, (90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels (501 PPI density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, (395 PPI Density) |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has a better display. It has the all-new dynamic AMOLED 2x protected by the latest Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It even has higher brightness, more resolution and more pixel density resulting in it being better in terms of clarity and flamboyance.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra | |
Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4610 mAh, non-removable |
Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min | 125W Wired |
USB Type | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.4 |
The S23 Ultra has a better battery in terms of capacity but the Moto Edge 30 Ultra has an incredibly fast charging mechanism which could charge the phone in much less time.
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Basis | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra |
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Main Camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS |
2nd Camera | 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 10x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/1.6, (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom |
3rd Camera | 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide) |
4th Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide, Super Steady video | – |
Front Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 60 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Samsung went big on cameras this time, featuring four back cameras including one 200-megapixel camera and three other cameras with different purposes. The Moto Edge 30 ultra also has a 200 MP camera but for the overall image quality & stabilisation and zoom, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has the edge.
Basis | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra |
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OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 12, planned upgrade to Android 13 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 |
The Galaxy S23 Ultra has the better and latest operating system and the newer and faster chipset of the Snapdragon series. It currently has the best processor and GPU possible in an Android device.
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Basis | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra |
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Dimensions | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 161.8 x 73.5 x 8.4 mm (6.37 x 2.89 x 0.33 in) |
Colours Available | Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red | Interstellar Black, Starlight White |
Sensors | Fingerprint (under the display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
WLAN | Wi-Fi, tri-band | Wi-Fi, tri-band |
Bluetooth | v5.3, A2DP, LE | v5.2, A2DP, LE |
Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | – |
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has an IP68 water resistance rating and comes in many different colours compared to the Moto Edge 30 Ultra.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is incomparable in every regard in terms of specs and functionality. Currently, it is arguably the greatest smartphone available.
Based on what we noticed in the comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G and Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra, in my opinion, you will receive the most value for your money with the Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra. Its pricing is even less than half of the Galaxy S23 Ultra and its features are just a notch behind the phone that costs 1.25 lakh rupees. That, in my opinion, represents more value for your money.
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