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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 50/100 vs 41/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (754,064 vs 477,542); the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 200g
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 754064 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2023) vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 9 points higher (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2710 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G (2023) and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G (2023)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
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 9 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 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (52/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2023) over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A26 (79/100 vs 56/100).