Motorola Moto G (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy A26

The Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $150 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 31/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,719 vs 477,542); the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Motorola Moto G (2023) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 63
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 97
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 200g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $182

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 749719 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 1816
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2023) vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 1 points higher (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).

Motorola Moto G (2023): The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A26: The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G (2023) Samsung Galaxy A26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 477542 749719
Geekbench Single 746 1008
Geekbench Multi 1816 2758
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 25W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
NFC no yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm
Weight 189 g 200 g
Price $150 $182
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G (2023) and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
31/100
477542 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A26 Exynos 1380
32/100 +36.3%
749719 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 36.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G (2023)
$150
Samsung Galaxy A26
$182

Price difference: $32. Motorola Moto G (2023) is cheaper by $32.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Motorola Moto G (2023) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Moto G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2023) over the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.