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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 52/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G57 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 829,894); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G57
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Motorola Moto G57 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $799
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2892
- Lighter: 162g vs 192g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G57 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 22 points higher (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G57 leads (59/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G57 — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G57 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (59/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (89/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G57 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G57
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G57
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G57
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G57 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Moto G57 by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Motorola Moto G57 was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (77/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G57 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (59/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 (89/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G57 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G57 by 22 points (74/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G57 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Moto G57 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G57 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G57 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G57 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.