Motorola Moto G35 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 628,581); the Motorola Moto G35 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 by 38 points (84/100 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 S26 Ultra

Performance 96
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 78

What makes Motorola Moto G35 better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 214g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 735
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2318
  • Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G35 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G35 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T760 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 628581 3463142
Geekbench Single 735 3601
Geekbench Multi 2318 10686
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 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 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 166.3×76.0×7.8 mm 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm
Weight 188 g 214 g
Launch price — $1299

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G35

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G35

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G35

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G35 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G35 Unisoc T760
46/100
628581 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +81.8%
3463142 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G35 by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G35

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (96/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (88/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (86/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (61/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G35 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G35 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G35 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.