Samsung Galaxy S9 vs. Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S9 and Motorola Edge 30 Ultra. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S9 vs. Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S9 Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-G960W -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 147.7 mm 161.76 mm Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Width 68.7 mm 73.5 mm Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Depth 8.5 mm 8.39 mm Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Weight 163 g 198.5 g Samsung Galaxy S9 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Body Colour Titanium grey | Lilac purple | Midnight black | Coral blue Interstellar black
Body Material Metal frame Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Protection Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Yes Both phones are waterproof.
IP rating IP68 IP52
SAR Value 1.08 W/kg (body), 0.63 W/kg (head) 1.26 W/kg (body), 0.89 W/kg (head), 2.88 W/kg (limb)
Integrated Components Heart rate sensor -
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S9 Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Display Type OLED display pOLED display
Display Technology Quad HD+ Super AMOLED P-OLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.8" 6.67" Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2960 x 1440 pixels 2400 x 1080 pixels Samsung Galaxy S9 has better screen resolution than Motorola Edge 30 Ultra.
Display Format QHD+ Full HD+
Pixel Density 570 ppi -
Aspect Ratio 18.5:9 20:9
Max Brightness - 1250 cd/m²
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours 1.07 billion colours Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has better colour depth than Samsung Galaxy S9.
HDR Yes Yes Both phones have HDR.
HDR Technology - HDR10+
Display Refresh Rate - 144 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate - 360 Hz
Display Features Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass), fingerprint-resistant coating
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S9 Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Processor Number MSM8998 -
Clock Speed 2.8 GHz -
Processor Core Qty 8-core -
64-bit Architecture Yes - Samsung Galaxy S9 has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 630 -
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S9 Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
RAM LPDDR4 SDRAM - 4 GB LPDDR5 SDRAM - 12 GB Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB 256 GB Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S9.
User Memory 48.8 GB -
Memory Interface - UFS 3.1
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB -
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S9 Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 3
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel 200 Megapixel Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Sensor Size 1/2.55" 1/1.22" Samsung Galaxy S9 has better camera sensor size than Motorola Edge 30 Ultra.
Lens Aperture F/1.5 & f/2.4 F/1.9 Samsung Galaxy S9 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Pixel Size - 0.64 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Both phones have optical image stabilization.
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic
Digital Zoom 8x -
Self-Timer Delay Yes -
Special Effects Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers HDR, Spot Colour
Camera Modes Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, low-light shots, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji Slow motion video, Panorama, Best Shot, Watermark mode, portrait mode, Super Slow-mo, Active photos, Cinemagraph, Night Vision, AR stickers, Macro video, Live filter, Double shooting, Pro mode with long exposure, Timelapse with Hyperlapse, Auto night vision
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Auto smile capture Both phones have face detection.
White Balance Custom, automatic -
Light Source LED flash LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 30fps
Camera Features (Functions) Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Stamps, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel Video stabilisation, Barcode Scanner, Cutout, smart composition, levelling, Shot optimisation, RAW photo output, All Pixel OmniDirectional PDAF, Quad Pixel technology for 2.0 µm
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) - 50 Megapixel
Sensor Size (2nd Camera) - 1/2.76"
Lens Type (2nd Camera) - Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) - F/2.2
Field of View (2nd Camera) - 114 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) - 0.64 μm
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) - Macro camera
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) - 12 Megapixel
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) - F/1.6
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) - 1.22 μm
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) - Telephoto
Camera Modes (3rd Camera) - Portrait
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel 60 Megapixel Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Sensor Size (Front) 1/3.6" 1/2.8" Samsung Galaxy S9 has better front camera sensor size than Motorola Edge 30 Ultra.
Sensor Type (Front) CMOS -
Lens Aperture (Front) F/1.7 F/2.2 Samsung Galaxy S9 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Pixel Size (Front) - 0.61 μm
Focus Adjustment Automatic -
Special Effects (Front) HDR, Grid Line HDR, Live Filters, Spot Colour
Camera Modes (Front) Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus Slow motion video, Gesture Shot, Watermark mode, Video Snapshot, Face Beauty, Active photos, Portrait, Group selfie, Live filter, Low Light AI Selfie, Cinemagraphy, Double shooting, Professional (with Long Exposure)
Face Recognition (Face ID) - Auto smile capture Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has face detection.
Video Resolutions (Front) - 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Front) Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization) RAW photo, Shot optimisation, Quad Pixel technology for 1.4 µm, Animation for selfies
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S9 Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3000 mAh 4610 mAh Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S9.
Fast Charging Technology - TurboPower technology Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging Yes Yes Both phones can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, PMA -
Standby Time 326 hours -
Talk Time 1860 minutes -
Run Time Details Talk (3G): up to 1860 min
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs
Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs
Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 90 hrs
Playback (audio (Always On Display On)): up to 51 hrs
Playback (video): up to 17 hrs
Standby (AOD off): up to 326 hrs
Standby (AOD on): up to 82 hrs
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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S9 Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Technology TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo Android 12
User Interface - My UX
Intelligent Assistant Bixby Google Assistant
Payment Technology Samsung Pay -
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, LTEPP, SUPL
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S9 Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 43, Band 48, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 3700, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band - N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP -
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S9 Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, OPUS, DFF, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, DSD64, DSD128 -
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43, 3G2, WMV8, VP8, VP9, H.265, WMV7 -
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound Dolby Atmos sound technology
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S9 Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert -
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, SAR sensor
Security Devices Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition
Security Technology - Face Unlock
Additional Phone Features Multitasking, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Intelligent Scan Dual microphones, Google Lens, dual stereo speakers, ThinkShield for mobile, Host-Aware Performance Booster 2.0
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S9 Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, TurboPower charger, protective case, protective film
Compliant Standards IP68 IP52
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m -
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