Motorola Moto G100S vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $130 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 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 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G100S
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $1299
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G100S vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G100S — 82/100, 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 G100S (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G100S | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 G100S and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G100S by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1169. Motorola Moto G100S was $1169 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (86/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100S and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G100S has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100S over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.