Motorola Moto G 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G 2026 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 202g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1299
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G 2026 — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G 2026 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
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 2026 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G 2026 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1099. Motorola Moto G 2026 was $1099 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G 2026 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.