Motorola Moto G24 vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The Motorola Moto G24 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 35/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G24 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 348,562); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 181g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G24 by 39 points (74/100 vs 35/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G24

Performance 29
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 70
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S26

Performance 89
Display 81
Camera 77
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 62

What makes Motorola Moto G24 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 348562
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 419
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1461
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 162g vs 181g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 70/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G24 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 39 points higher (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G24 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G24 (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G24 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G24 (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G24 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G24 (89/100 vs 70/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G24 Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 348562 2827538
Geekbench Single 419 2880
Geekbench Multi 1461 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 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 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 537 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.5×74.5×8.0 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 181 g 162 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G24

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

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G24

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G24

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G24 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G24 MediaTek Helio G85
35/100
348562 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100 +87.7%
2827538 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Moto G24 by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G24

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G24 (89/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G24 (81/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G24 (77/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G24 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G24 (89/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G24 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G24 by 39 points (74/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G24 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Motorola Moto G24 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G24 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 G24 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G24 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.