Motorola Frontier vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Motorola Frontier (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier leads — 72/100 vs 70/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 194 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,290,942).

The Motorola Frontier edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 70
Battery 69
Portability
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Motorola Frontier better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 194MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Frontier vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Motorola Frontier scores 2 points higher (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier leads (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier leads (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (69/100 vs 54/100).

Motorola Frontier: The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Frontier Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 1290942 3161830
Geekbench Single 1675 2900
Geekbench Multi 4453 9200
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 125W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 194 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 10 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier
  • Main: 194MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
69
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Frontier and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Frontier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
72/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +59.2%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Motorola Frontier by 59.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Frontier
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (91/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (70/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (69/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Frontier edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Frontier has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Frontier leads on camera score (70/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.