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Motorola motorola edge 60 vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

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Motorolamotorola edge 60SamsungGalaxy A56 5G
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025March 2025
Display
Screen size6.67″6.7″
Resolution2712 × 12202340 × 1080
Sharpness446 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits1,200 nits
Display typeQuad-curved pOLED, 20:9 aspect ratio and 10-bit colourSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded corners
Pixel density446 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 4,500 nits peak1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display featuresHDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, up to 120 Hz refresh and 300 Hz touch sampling, Water Touch, Pantone colour and skin-tone validation; maker states 96.32% screen-to-body ratioVision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7300Exynos 1580
Memory12 GB8 GB
Storage512 GB256 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 7300 in the UK maker specification; regional processors are not substitutedOcta-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)
Cooling–Larger vapour chamber than the previous model
Storage typeUK SKU PB7H0037GB has 12 GB physical LPDDR4X and 512 GB storage; UK support identifies uMCP storage and microSD expansion up to 1 TB; RAM Boost uses storage rather than physical memory–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera10 MPNone
Optical zoom3×None
Front camera50 MP12 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony LYTIA 700C, f/1.8, 2 µm binned pixels, all-pixel autofocus and OIS50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS
Ultra wide camera50 MP, f/2.0, 122° field of view, 12 mm equivalent, 1.28 µm binned pixels, autofocus and macro12 MP, F2.2
Telephoto camera10 MP, f/2.0, 73 mm equivalent, autofocus and OIS–
Front camera50 MP, f/2.0 and 1.28 µm binned pixels12 MP, F2.2; 10-bit HDR video; Low Noise Mode
Zoom3× optical telephoto and up to 30× Super ZoomDigital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingUp to 4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps, confirmed by Tech AdvisorUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)
Camera featuresPhoto Enhancement Engine, Pantone colour and skin-tone validation, Ultra HDR, Portrait, Night Vision, macro, Pro mode, dual capture, tilt shift and Google Photos editing tools5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography; Best Face; Object Eraser; Filters
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 29 hours
Wired chargingUp to 68 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUK maker specifies 5,200 mAh and up to 52.3 hours mixed use; this is not video playback time; UK support states at least 1,000 charging cyclesRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B
Wired chargingUp to 68 W TurboPower; charger sold separately45 W Super Fast Charging 2.0 (charger sold separately)
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by both reviews–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight179 g198 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.4 mm
Height × width161 × 73 mm162.2 × 77.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP69IP67
MaterialsPlastic frame, canvas-inspired silicone rear in Gibraltar Sea and Gorilla Glass 7i front; maker's global release describes recycled aluminium middle-frame material without reconciling the UK sheet's plastic frameMetal frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
ColoursPANTONE Gibraltar Sea in the UK SKU; Shamrock appears in the generic regional specificationAwesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgrey, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink
Water resistance detailIP68/IP69 and MIL-STD-810H testing; maker release specifies up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; 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
BiometricsOn-screen fingerprint reader and face unlockFingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR, sensor hub and magnetometerAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersDual stereo speakers with Dolby AtmosStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 15One UI 7 (Android 15)
Software updatesThree Android version upgrades, confirmed by both reviews; maker specifies four years of security updates until March 2029Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)
AI featuresMoto AI, Google Gemini and Smart Connect; features require compatible devices and accountsAwesome Intelligence, including Best Face, Object Eraser, Filters and Auto Trim; Circle to Search with Google
Safety featuresThinkShieldKnox Vault (EAL5+); Theft Detection; Digital Key
In the boxUK maker lists USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case, with scented packaging; charger is separate–
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network5G sub-6, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; UK 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-FiUK product sheet specifies Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax at 2.4/5 GHz and hotspot; support also lists 6 GHz without explaining the differenceWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4 in UK maker supportBluetooth 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 in UK maker support; 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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