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 — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-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 (3,463,142 vs 894,500); the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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: 3463142 vs 894500
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3000
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 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 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 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 — 36/100, 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 Stylus 2026 (96/100 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).
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 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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 Stylus 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
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 Stylus 2026 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (96/100 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 27 points (84/100 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 — 84/100.
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 (96/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 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.