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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26
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).
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
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 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 S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
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.