Motorola Moto G72 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Motorola Moto G72 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 552,286); the Motorola Moto G72 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 190g).
Motorola Moto G72
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 190g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G72 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G72 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G72 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G72 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G72 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.4×7.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Motorola Moto G72
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Moto G72
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G72
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Moto G72 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Motorola Moto G72 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G72
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G72 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G72 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G72 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G72 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G72 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G72 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Motorola Moto G72 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G72 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G72 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Motorola Moto G72 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.