Motorola Moto G (2022) vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Motorola Moto G (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 43/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G (2022) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2022) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.4mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) by 27 points (70/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G (2022)
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 31
Battery 66
Portability 42
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Motorola Moto G (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1794
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2022) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 27 points higher (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2022) leads (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (72/100 vs 42/100).

Motorola Moto G (2022): The Motorola Moto G (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G (2022) Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 515647 3161830
Geekbench Single 688 2900
Geekbench Multi 1794 9200
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720x1600 3120x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 13 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.4×75.8×9.4 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 204 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
31
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2022)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2022)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G (2022) and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 700
43/100
515647 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +83.7%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Motorola Moto G (2022) by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G (2022)
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (91/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (89/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (72/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2022) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) by 27 points (70/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Moto G (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G (2022) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G (2022) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2022) over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Moto G (2022) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.