Motorola Moto G04 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Motorola Moto G04 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 30/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 333,647); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 178g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G04
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Motorola Moto G04 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 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 178g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G04 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 44 points higher (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G04 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G04 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (89/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G04 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G04
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G04
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G04
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G04 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Moto G04 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G04
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (89/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (77/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G04 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (89/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G04 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 by 44 points (74/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G04 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Moto G04 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G04 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G04 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G04 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.