Motorola Moto G06 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G06 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $125 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G06 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 358,608); the Motorola Moto G06 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 214g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G06

Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 56

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Performance 96
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 78

What makes Motorola Moto G06 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 194g vs 214g
  • Cheaper at launch: $125 vs $1299

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 358608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1416
  • Faster charging: 60W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G06 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G06 — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G06 is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G06 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 358608 3463142
Geekbench Single 432 3601
Geekbench Multi 1416 10686
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720x1640 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 60W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
DXOMark (camera) — 157
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) — 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 171.4×77.5×8.3 mm 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm
Weight 194 g 214 g
Launch price $125 $1299

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G06

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G06

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G06

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G06 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G06 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
38/100
358608 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +89.6%
3463142 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G06 by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G06

$125

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299

Launch price difference: $1174. Motorola Moto G06 was $1174 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (96/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (88/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (86/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G06 is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G06 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G06 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G06 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.