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Motorola motorola edge 50 neo vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

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Motorolamotorola edge 50 neoSamsungGalaxy A56 5G
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2024March 2025
Display
Screen size6.4″6.7″
Resolution2670 × 12202340 × 1080
Sharpness459 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits1,200 nits
Display typeFlat LTPO OLED, 20:9 aspect ratio and 10-bit colourSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded corners
Pixel density460 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 3,000 nits HDR peak; Tech Advisor measured just under 1,200 nits in normal use1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display featuresHDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz, 300 Hz touch response and 95.3% screen-to-body ratio; Tech Advisor confirms refresh down to 1 HzVision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7300Exynos 1580
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 7300Octa-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)
Cooling–Larger vapour chamber than the previous model
Storage typeUK selectable SKUs specify 8 GB physical LPDDR4X and 256 GB uMCP; the generic sheet also lists 12 GB and 512 GB without a tied UK factory configuration, so these are not added as UK configs; RAM Boost uses storage rather than physical memory–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera10 MPNone
Optical zoom3×None
Front camera32 MP12 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony LYTIA 700C, f/1.8, 1 µm pixels or 2 µm binned, quad PDAF and OIS50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS
Ultra wide camera13 MP, f/2.2, 120° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels, PDAF and macro12 MP, F2.2
Telephoto camera10 MP, f/2.0, 1 µm pixels, PDAF and OIS–
Front camera32 MP, f/2.4, 0.7 µm pixels or 1.4 µm binned; maker aperture takes precedence over TechRadar's f/3.2 table12 MP, F2.2; 10-bit HDR video; Low Noise Mode
Zoom3× optical telephoto and up to 30× Super ZoomDigital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingMain camera 4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 30/60 fps, with 1080p slow motion at 120/240 fps; ultrawide 4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 30 fpsUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)
Front video4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 1080p slow motion at 120 fps–
Camera featuresMoto AI image processing, Pro, Portrait, Night Vision, RAW photos, tilt shift, adaptive video stabilisation and Google Photos editing tools5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography; Best Face; Object Eraser; Filters
Battery and charging
Battery4,310 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 29 hours
Wired chargingUp to 68 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WNone
Battery life detail4,310 mAh; maker states up to 34 hours mixed use, not video playback timeRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B
Wired chargingUp to 68 W TurboPower; charger sold separately in the UK45 W Super Fast Charging 2.0 (charger sold separately)
Wireless chargingUp to 15 W wireless charging; charger is separate–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight171 g198 g
Thickness8.1 mm7.4 mm
Height × width154.1 × 71.2 mm162.2 × 77.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP67
MaterialsMaker specifies plastic frame, polyurethane rear and Gorilla Glass 3 front; reviews describe a metallic-looking frame without overriding the maker's materialMetal frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
ColoursPANTONE Grisaille, Poinciana, Lattè, Nautical Blue and later Mocha MousseAwesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgrey, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink
Water resistance detailIP68, up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes and MIL-STD-810H testing; resistance decreases with wearIP67, tested for submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint reader and face unlockFingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR, sensor control centre and magnetometerAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby AtmosStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14 with Hello UIOne UI 7 (Android 15)
Software updatesFive Android version upgrades, confirmed by both reviews; UK maker specifies five years of security updates until August 2029Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)
AI featuresStyle Sync and Magic Canvas for wallpapers, Moto AI camera processing and Smart Connect for compatible devicesAwesome Intelligence, including Best Face, Object Eraser, Filters and Auto Trim; Circle to Search with Google
Safety featuresThinkShield, Moto Secure and Family SpaceKnox Vault (EAL5+); Theft Detection; Digital Key
In the boxUSB-C cable, guides, SIM tool, protective case and scented packaging; charger is separate–
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network5G sub-6, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; maker lists n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n77/n785G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMNano-SIM plus eSIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax at 2.4/5/6 GHz and hotspotWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
NFCNFC–
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS and GalileoGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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