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Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and memory & storage. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 194,999 against PKR 239,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

 Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge takes it by 5.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Motorola Edge 70 Plus costs PKR 45,000 less.
  • Motorola Edge 70 Plus packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  •  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge offers 4 GB more RAM.
  •  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Plus if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge if…

you care most about performance and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Plus  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 194,999 Cheaper PKR 239,999
Design & build
Release date September 3, 2026 March 02, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)
Dimensions 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm 159.0 × 76.0 × 5.5 mm
Weight 196 g 174 g Better
Water resistance IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes IP68 dust/water resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.7 inches
Resolution 1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density) 1440 x 3120 pixels (~510 ppi) Better
Panel type AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+, Always-On Display,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 810 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 16 Android 16, One UI 8.5
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR5X, 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 256GB / 512GB Better
Card slot No No card slot
Camera
Main camera 200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Dual 200MP + 12MP, 200MP Wide + 12MP Ultrawide, OIS, Laser Autofocus, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama, Better 20MP, Wide, f/2.2, HDR
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging fast charging (details not disclosed)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) + eSIM support
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG, UWB

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?

 Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.5 points. It wins on performance and memory & storage. Motorola Edge 70 Plus can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Motorola Edge 70 Plus and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge in Pakistan?

Motorola Edge 70 Plus is listed at PKR 194,999 and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge at PKR 239,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?

Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?

Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Plus carries a 6500 mAh cell and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge a 4000 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?

 Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) while  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.