Motorola Moto G 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Motorola Moto G 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 44/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.5mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 by 26 points (70/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G 2026
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 37
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 50
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Motorola Moto G 2026 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4900 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $999

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 202g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 26 points higher (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G 2026 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Motorola Moto G 2026 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Motorola Moto G 2026 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (72/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Moto G 2026: The Motorola Moto G 2026 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 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 524785 3161830
Geekbench Single 771 2900
Geekbench Multi 1980 9200
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1600x720 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 30W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 202 g 190 g
Launch price $200 $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G 2026 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G 2026 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
44/100
524785 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +83.4%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Motorola Moto G 2026 by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G 2026
$200
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999

Launch price difference: $799. Motorola Moto G 2026 was $799 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (91/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (89/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Motorola Moto G 2026 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Motorola Moto G 2026 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (72/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 by 26 points (70/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.