Motorola Moto G04 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G04 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 333,647); the Motorola Moto G04 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G04
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G04 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 214g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G04 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G04 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (72/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G04 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, no major Android upgrades planned | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×74.5×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G04
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G04
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G04
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
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 G04 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G04 by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (96/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (88/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (86/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G04 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (72/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G04 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G04 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G04 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G04 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G04 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G04 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.