{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-edge-70-plus-vs-samsung-galaxy-a57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T00:18:07+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A57",
    "answer": "The Motorola Edge 70 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A57 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads on camera. The Samsung Galaxy A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 161,999 against PKR 194,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-70-plus",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-edge-70-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-10_51_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 194999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T06:04:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 85.7,
                "overall": 78.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 3, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X,",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A57",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a57",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a57/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-22-2026-11_08_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 161999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-22T06:11:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 77.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2026 (Q1–Q2 window)",
                    "Dimensions": "161–163 x 77–78 x ~8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "~200–205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 (water & dust resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus / Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1580 (or next-gen midrange Exynos)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "AMD-based Xclipse",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (One UI 7)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Possibly removed (Samsung trend)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Main, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-wide) 5 MP (Macro) HDR, panorama, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 57,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a57": 56
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-70-plus": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a57": 98
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 81.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a57": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 50,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a57": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a57"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 85.7,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a57": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a57"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A57 costs PKR 33,000 less.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus charges 20W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A57 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A57?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A57 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Motorola Edge 70 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus is listed at PKR 194,999 and Samsung Galaxy A57 at PKR 161,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A57 cheaper by PKR 33,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A57?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Edge 70 Plus uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A57?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Plus carries a 6500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}