Motorola Moto G57 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Motorola Moto G57 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $229 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G57 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 809,091).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G57 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G57
Performance 54
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 59
Portability 64
Value for money 60
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Motorola Moto G57 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4900 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $999

  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 809091
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1009
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2892
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G57 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G57 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G57 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).

Motorola Moto G57: The Motorola Moto G57 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G57 Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 809091 3161830
Geekbench Single 1009 2900
Geekbench Multi 2892 9200
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 30W 45W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 166.2×76.5×8.0 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 192 g 190 g
Launch price $229 $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G57
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G57
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G57
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless charging: no data
59
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G57 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G57 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
51/100
809091 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +74.4%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Motorola Moto G57 by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G57
$229
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999

Launch price difference: $770. Motorola Moto G57 was $770 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (91/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G57 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G57 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G57 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G57 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Moto G57 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G57 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G57 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G57 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Moto G57 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.