{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-edge-2026-vs-samsung-galaxy-a58/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T09:42:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Edge (2026) vs Samsung Galaxy A58",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A58 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Edge (2026)",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-2026",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-edge-2026/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-22-2026-10_47_53-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-22T05:56:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59.7,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 75.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 94.5,
                "overall": 77
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 11, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "152.3 × 72.0 × 7.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "160.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Dust and Water Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 x 2640 Pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "pOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7450 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (Hello UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Sony LYT-710, OIS) 50 MP Ultrawide 10 MP Telephoto (3x Optical Zoom) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "68W TurboPower Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM support (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Under Display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A58",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a58",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a58/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-11_08_02-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-30T04:39:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 65,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 81.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 15, 2027 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.5 × 76.8 × 6.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "179 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68, dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED, 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1680 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-720 + 4×2.6 GHz Cortex-720 + 3×1.95 GHz Cortex-520)",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 550",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI 9.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB Internal Storage, UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera — 50 MP (Wide, OIS) + 12 MP (Ultrawide) + 5 MP (Macro), LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging, USB Type-C 2.0"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-a58",
        "margin": 4.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-2026": 59.7,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 65
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a58"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-2026": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-2026": 75.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a58"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-2026": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-2026": 37.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 50
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a58"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-2026": 94.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a58": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a58"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A58 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Motorola Edge (2026) charges 23W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A58 ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Edge (2026) or Samsung Galaxy A58?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A58 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.5 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Motorola Edge (2026) can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Motorola Edge (2026) and Samsung Galaxy A58 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge (2026) is listed at PKR 169,999 and Samsung Galaxy A58 at PKR 169,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A58 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge (2026) or Samsung Galaxy A58?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A58 leads on battery. Motorola Edge (2026) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A58 a 6000 mAh cell, with 68W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge (2026) or Samsung Galaxy A58?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A58 is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge (2026) runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7450 (4nm) while Samsung Galaxy A58 runs the Exynos 1680 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}