Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $169 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 32/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 736,675); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 202g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) by 22 points (54/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 36
Design 47
Value for money 98
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance 64
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 15
Design 97
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Cheaper: $169 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2719
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
  • Lighter: 162g vs 202g

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 22 points higher (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023): The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 736675 2856499
Geekbench Single 935 2880
Geekbench Multi 2719 9100
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 20W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.8×73.8×9.2 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 202 g 162 g
Price $169 $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
32/100
736675 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
54/100 +74.2%
2856499 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
$169
Samsung Galaxy S26
$799

Price difference: $630. Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is cheaper by $630.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (64/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (36/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (97/100 vs 47/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) by 22 points (54/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) over the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.