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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 47/100 (a 27-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 (2,827,538 vs 737,054); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 202g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) by 27 points (74/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

Performance 52
Display 66
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 45
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S26

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

What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 737054
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2700
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
  • Lighter: 162g vs 202g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 27 points higher (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (89/100 vs 45/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 737054 2827538
Geekbench Single 930 2880
Geekbench Multi 2700 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
DXOMark (camera) — 146
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
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26

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

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

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

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
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
47/100
737054 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100 +73.9%
2827538 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (89/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (81/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (77/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (89/100 vs 45/100).

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 27 points (74/100 vs 47/100).

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 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 52/100).

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

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