Motorola Moto G55 vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 668,462); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 179g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G55

Performance 49
Display 67
Camera 35
Battery 45
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 G55 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 668462
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 969
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2321
  • Lighter: 162g vs 179g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 70/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G55 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (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 G55 Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 668462 2827538
Geekbench Single 969 2880
Geekbench Multi 2321 9100
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 30W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) — 146
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) — 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 179 g 162 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G55

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

Samsung Galaxy S26

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

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G55

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

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

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G55

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

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

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G55 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G55 MediaTek Dimensity 7025
48/100
668462 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
74/100 +76.4%
2827538 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Moto G55 by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G55

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (89/100 vs 49/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (77/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (89/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G55 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Motorola Moto G55 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 49/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G55 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?

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