Motorola Moto G100S vs Samsung Galaxy A02
The Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W; launch prices were $130 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G100S leads — 51/100 vs 20/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G100S has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G100S
Samsung Galaxy A02
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1009 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2892 vs 389
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A02 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $130
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G100S vs the Samsung Galaxy A02, the Motorola Moto G100S scores 31 points higher (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G100S — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A02 — 24/100; 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 Motorola Moto G100S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the Samsung Galaxy A02 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G100S | Samsung Galaxy A02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek MT6739W | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 105 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 389 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Samsung Galaxy A02 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (55/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the Samsung Galaxy A02 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Moto G100S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 31 points (51/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100S and the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Moto G100S has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy A02 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Moto G100S leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Moto G100S leads on performance (55/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100S over the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.