Smartphone Comparison

Motorola Edge 40 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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

Head-to-head specifications

MetricMotorola Edge 40Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraDifference
AnTuTu score720,0001,900,000-62.1%
Battery (mAh)44005000-12.0%
Main camera (MP)50200
RAM (GB)812
Price (USD)$599$1,299-53.9%
  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 62%. Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper option.

Verdict: Edge 40 or Galaxy S24 Ultra?

Our recommendation
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes the overall edge, though Motorola Edge 40 wins in specific areas worth weighing.

Motorola Edge 40 advantages

  • Affordability (+54%)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra advantages

  • Raw performance (+62%)
  • Battery capacity (+12%)
  • Camera resolution (+75%)
  • Memory (+33%)

Which should you choose?

  • Choose the Motorola Edge 40 if you want the best value for money.
  • Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps.

Value for money

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

Motorola Edge 40 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 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 Ultra — Samsung Android smartphone (2024) with a 6.8-inch display, 5000 mAh battery, 200MP main camera and about 1,900,000 on AnTuTu.

Motorola Edge 40 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the faster phone. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 62%. Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper option.

Performance and everyday use

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the faster device on raw benchmarks (1,900,000 vs 720,000 AnTuTu), though for messaging, browsing and social apps both feel instant. Battery capacities are 4400 mAh and 5000 mAh respectively.

Camera, storage and price

Main cameras are 50MP and 200MP, with 8GB and 12GB 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 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes the overall edge, though Motorola Edge 40 wins in specific areas worth weighing. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 62%. Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper option.

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

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 62%. Motorola Edge 40 is the cheaper option.

Which is better value?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 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 you want the best value for money. Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 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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