Motorola Moto G35 vs Samsung Galaxy S23

The Motorola Moto G35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 46/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G35 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 628,581); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 188g).

The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 by 20 points (66/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G35
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 68
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance 75
Display 82
Camera 67
Battery 29
Portability 83
Value for money 44
What makes Motorola Moto G35 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2186
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 168g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G35 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 20 points higher (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (83/100 vs 68/100).

Motorola Moto G35: The Motorola Moto G35 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S23: The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G35 Samsung Galaxy S23
Processor Unisoc T760 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 628581 1660456
Geekbench Single 746 2004
Geekbench Multi 2186 5311
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.1" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3900 mAh
Charging 18W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1750 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.3×76.0×7.8 mm 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm
Weight 188 g 168 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G35
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G35
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G35
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G35 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G35 Unisoc T760
46/100
628581 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S23 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
66/100 +62.1%
1660456 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Motorola Moto G35 by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G35
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S23
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (75/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (82/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (67/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (83/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 by 20 points (66/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G35 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Moto G35 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G35 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Moto G35 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.