The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G is currently one of the best-selling models in the mid-range segment. The Fan Edition model from the South Korean brand provides a good balance of flagship features and specifications at an affordable price. However, the competition in this segment is quite fierce. The Motorola Edge 50 Pro is also one of the best-selling models in this price segment. Motorola’s latest device has a premium design, decent performance, impressive cameras, a bright display, and more. So the question here is: which option is better to consider within the framework of Rs. 35,000 price segment? To help you make the right decision, we decided to compare both devices. Here’s everything you need to know.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Price in India

Currently, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G price in India starts at Rs. 29,999 for 8GB RAM and 128GB storage after all discounts and offers. The 8GB RAM and 256GB model is available for just Rs. 32,999 during the festive sale.

Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G price in India starts at Rs. 31,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model, while the 12GB + 256GB model with 125W charger is priced at Rs. 35,999.However, during the festive sale, the phone is currently available for Rs. 29,999 for the base variant and Rs. 31,999 for the 256GB variant (excluding bank offer discounts).

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Design

The Galaxy S23 FE 5G also shares a similar design language with the Galaxy S23 5G. You get an aluminum frame and glass. The Galaxy S23 FE model offers Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection along with an IP68 rating. In addition, the phone is available in mint, graphite and purple colors. The Galaxy S23 FE 5G measures 158.0 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm and weighs 209 grams.

Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G has an elegant design and a back panel decorated with Vegan leather. With a camera on the back and a curved display on the front, the phone has a distinct design language. The Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G is available in Luxe Lavender and Black Beauty with a vegan leather finish, while Moon Light has a mother-of-pearl finish. The phone is also IP68 rated. The Edge 50 Pro measures 161.23 x 72.4 x 8.19 mm and weighs 186 grams.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Display

The Galaxy S23 FE 5G features a 6.4-inch FHD+ Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED display. The device has a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device also has an adaptive refresh rate of 120 Hz and a peak brightness of up to 1450 nits.

As for the display, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G sports a 6.7-inch curved OLED display. The company added a 6.7-inch screen with 1.5K resolution. In addition, the Pro model also features a peak brightness of 2000 nits, a screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, a touch sampling rate of 360 Hz, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Performance and OS

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G is equipped with the Samsung Exynos 2200 chipset, which provides a clock frequency of up to 2.8 GHz. It is also equipped with a Samsung Xclipse 920 GPU. The phone is equipped with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. The phone has up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM with 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. On the software front, both models run on Android 14 and the brand has promised three years of OS updates and four years of security updates. The Galaxy S23 FE features OneUI, while the Motorola Edge 50 Pro offers a near-standard experience.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Cameras

In terms of cameras, the Galaxy S23 FE 5G has a triple rear camera setup. The device has a 50-megapixel main sensor with OIS support, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a viewing angle of 123 degrees, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS support. On the front of the device is a 10-megapixel shooter for selfies and video calls.

Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G is equipped with three cameras. The phone is equipped with a 50-megapixel main sensor with support for optical image stabilization, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with autofocus, which also acts as a macro sensor, and a 10-megapixel 3x telephoto lens with 50x hybrid zoom. There is a 50MP autofocus camera on the front.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Battery

The Galaxy S23 FE has a slightly larger 4,500mAh battery with 25W wired fast charging. The phone also supports Qi wireless charging and wireless power sharing. Motorola Edge 50 Pro is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh. The phone supports 125W fast charging, 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging support.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Conclusion

Both models come with some interesting features and specifications in this price range. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G (Review) offers a premium and sleek design, while the Motorola Edge 50 Pro (Review) is available with an interesting vegan leather and pearl-like finish. Both models offer good performance in this price segment and the cameras also seem attractive. Still, if you’re a Samsung fan, you can definitely consider the Galaxy S23 FE at this price. Although, if you are looking for a sleek smartphone with high performance and better charging speed, then you can consider the Motorola Edge 50 Pro.