Motorola Moto G57 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G57 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $229 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G57 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 809,091); the Motorola Moto G57 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 214g).
Motorola Moto G57
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $1299
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 809091
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G57 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G57 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G57 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G57 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G57 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 809091 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $1299 |
Motorola Moto G57
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Moto G57
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G57
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Motorola Moto G57 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G57 by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1070. Motorola Moto G57 was $1070 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (86/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G57 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G57 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G57 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G57 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G57 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G57 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G57 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G57 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G57 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.