Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $150 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 40/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 202g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Motorola Moto G Play 2026 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $799
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 202g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 34 points higher (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 leads (48/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Play 2026 — 54/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (89/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play 2026 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- Main: 32MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $649. Motorola Moto G Play 2026 was $649 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (89/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (77/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (48/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (89/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 34 points (74/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.