Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 840,353); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 3000
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 leads (66/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 — 36/100, Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 52/100; 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 S25+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×74.8×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.