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 43/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 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).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) by 41 points (84/100 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 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 76
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: 3515964 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1794
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
  • 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 41 points higher (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 41/100). 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 41/100). 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).

Motorola Moto G (2022): The Motorola Moto G (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G (2022) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 515647 3515964
Geekbench Single 688 3601
Geekbench Multi 1794 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/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
31
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2022)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2022)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 700
43/100
515647 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +85.3%
3515964 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G (2022) by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G (2022)
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1299
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (96/100 vs 41/100).

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 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).

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 43/100, 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 41/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G (2022) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.