Motorola Moto G54 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G54 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020, 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 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 633,547); the Motorola Moto G54 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 214g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G54 by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G54
Performance 48
Display 67
Camera 32
Battery 43
Portability 73
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 76
What makes Motorola Moto G54 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 214g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 633547
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 912
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2244
  • Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G54 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). 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 G54 (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G54 (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G54 (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G54 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G54 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (73/100 vs 51/100).

Motorola Moto G54: The Motorola Moto G54 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 G54 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 633547 3515964
Geekbench Single 912 3601
Geekbench Multi 2244 10686
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 60W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 157
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.6×73.8×8.0 mm 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm
Weight 177 g 214 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G54
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G54
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G54
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • 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 G54 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G54 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
47/100
633547 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +82.0%
3515964 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G54 by 82.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G54
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 G54 (96/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G54 (88/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G54 (86/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G54 (61/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G54 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (73/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G54 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G54 by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G54 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G54 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G54 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G54 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G54 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G54 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.