Smartphone Comparison

Motorola Edge 40 vs Samsung Galaxy S24

Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 vs Samsung Galaxy S24: Samsung Galaxy S24 is the faster phone

Head-to-head specifications

MetricMotorola Edge 40Samsung Galaxy S24Difference
AnTuTu score720,0001,600,000-55.0%
Battery (mAh)44004000+10.0%
Main camera (MP)5050
RAM (GB)88
Price (USD)$599$799-25.0%
  • Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on raw performance by about 55%. Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper option.

Verdict: Edge 40 or Galaxy S24?

Our recommendation
These two are closely matched — the right pick comes down to which specific strengths you value and the price you actually pay.

Motorola Edge 40 advantages

  • Battery capacity (+9%)
  • Affordability (+25%)

Samsung Galaxy S24 advantages

  • Raw performance (+55%)

Which should you choose?

  • Choose the Motorola Edge 40 if all-day battery life is your top priority.
  • Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps.
  • Choose the Motorola Edge 40 if you want the best value for money.

Value for money

Samsung Galaxy S24 delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Motorola Edge 40 vs Samsung Galaxy S24: which should you choose?

Motorola Edge 40 — Motorola Android smartphone (2023) with a 6.55-inch display, 4400 mAh battery, 50MP main camera and about 720,000 on AnTuTu.

Samsung Galaxy S24 — Samsung Android smartphone (2024) with a 6.2-inch display, 4000 mAh battery, 50MP main camera and about 1,600,000 on AnTuTu.

Motorola Edge 40 vs Samsung Galaxy S24: Samsung Galaxy S24 is the faster phone. Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on raw performance by about 55%. Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper option.

Performance and everyday use

The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the faster device on raw benchmarks (1,600,000 vs 720,000 AnTuTu), though for messaging, browsing and social apps both feel instant. Battery capacities are 4400 mAh and 4000 mAh respectively.

Camera, storage and price

Main cameras are 50MP and 50MP, with 8GB and 8GB of RAM. The Motorola Edge 40 is the more affordable option at about $599, which may matter more than a small performance gap.

The verdict

Both are credible choices in the smartphone comparison space; the specification table above lays out every metric so you can weigh the trade-offs that matter to you. Pick the one whose strengths line up with how you will actually use it.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Motorola Edge 40 better than the Samsung Galaxy S24?

These two are closely matched — the right pick comes down to which specific strengths you value and the price you actually pay. Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on raw performance by about 55%. Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper option.

What is the main difference between the Motorola Edge 40 and the Samsung Galaxy S24?

Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on raw performance by about 55%. Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper option.

Which is better value?

Samsung Galaxy S24 delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Which should I choose?

Choose the Motorola Edge 40 if all-day battery life is your top priority. Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps.

Methodology

Smartphones are compared on a normalized AnTuTu performance score plus battery capacity, main-camera resolution, RAM and launch price. Real-world experience also depends on software and camera tuning.

MC
Marcus Chen
Hardware & Product Analyst

Marcus benchmarks processors, GPUs, phones and vehicles and maintains normalized performance databases.

MSc Computer Engineering10+ years review experience
✓ Reviewed by Priya Nair, Data Quality Reviewer.
Last updated 2026-04-20
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