Motorola Moto G (2022) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2022) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G (2022)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G (2022) better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2022) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G (2022) | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2022)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2022)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G (2022) and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G (2022) by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G (2022)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (88/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (86/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2022) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G (2022) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G (2022) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2022) over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.