Samsung
Device summary
Motorola
edge 50
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 75.9 mm × 158.5 mm × 7.7 mm | 72.4 mm × 160.8 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 180 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | pOLED |
| Resolution | 3120 × 1440 | 2712 × 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1600 nits |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Snapdragon® 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | — |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra-wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x | — |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 68 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | PD | — |
| Typical capacity | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4755 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE, 3G |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz | 6 GHz | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 75.9 mm × 158.5 mm × 7.7 mm | 72.4 mm × 160.8 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 180 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | pOLED |
| Resolution | 3120 × 1440 | 2712 × 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1600 nits |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Snapdragon® 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | — |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra-wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x | — |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 68 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | PD | — |
| Typical capacity | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4755 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE, 3G |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz | 6 GHz | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
edge 50
16 g lighter
Width
Galaxy S24+
3.5 mm wider
Height
edge 50
2.3 mm taller · minor difference
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Galaxy S24+ vs edge 50 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy S24+
Strengths
- Standout 4,900mAh battery that comfortably outlasts the base S24
- Roomy 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display without Ultra bulk or pricing
- 45W charging reaches meaningful percentages quickly despite no included charger
Compromises
- Camera hardware unchanged for a third consecutive generation
- Low-light photos trail newer AI-imaging-focused rivals
- No S Pen or long telephoto reach, unlike the Ultra
edge 50
Strengths
- Rare 3x optical telephoto camera at a midrange price point
- Five-year software update commitment, longer than pricier Edge 50 siblings
- 5000mAh battery with 68W wired and 15W wireless charging
Compromises
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE chipset feels dated next to newer rivals
- Speakers produce noticeably lackluster audio output
- Camera quality trails the Pixel 8a and Galaxy A55 at a similar price