Motorola Moto G06 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Motorola Moto G06 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $125 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G06 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 358,608); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G06
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Motorola Moto G06 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $125 vs $799
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Lighter: 162g vs 194g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G06 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G06 leads (48/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G06 — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G06 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (89/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G06 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $125 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G06
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G06
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G06
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G06 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Moto G06 by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $674. Motorola Moto G06 was $674 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (89/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (77/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G06 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (48/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (89/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G06 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Moto G06 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G06 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.