Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 57/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 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 (3,437,807 vs 894,500); the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 214g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 by 26 points (83/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
Performance 56
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 61
Value for money 40
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Performance 95
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 74
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 60W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 214g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1299

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 894500
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2920
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 26 points higher (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 74/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026: The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 894500 3437807
Geekbench Single 1015 3601
Geekbench Multi 2920 10686
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2400x1080 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 60W
Wireless charging 15W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 157
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.2×74.8×8.3 mm 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm
Weight 192 g 214 g
Launch price $499 $1299
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
57/100
894500 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83/100 +74.0%
3437807 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
$499
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1299

Launch price difference: $800. Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 was $800 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (95/100 vs 56/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (86/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 by 26 points (83/100 vs 57/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 56/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.