Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 57/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 894,500); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 192g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026

Performance 56
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 61
Value for money 36

Samsung Galaxy S26

Performance 89
Display 81
Camera 77
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 62

What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 894500
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3000
  • Lighter: 162g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 17 points higher (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 leads (66/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 — 36/100, 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 Stylus 2026 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (89/100 vs 61/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 894500 2827538
Geekbench Single 1013 2880
Geekbench Multi 3000 9100
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2400x1080 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 68W 25W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
DXOMark (camera) — 146
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 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
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 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 192 g 162 g
Launch price $499 $799

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
57/100
894500 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100 +68.4%
2827538 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026

$499

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Launch price difference: $300. Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (89/100 vs 56/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (77/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (89/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

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

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 56/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.