Motorola Moto G72 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G72 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 552,286); the Motorola Moto G72 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 214g).
Motorola Moto G72
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 166g vs 214g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G72 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 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G72 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G72 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G72 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G72 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G72 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Motorola Moto G72
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Moto G72
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G72
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
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 G72 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G72 by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G72
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G72 (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G72 (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G72 (61/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G72 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G72 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G72 by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G72 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G72 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G72 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G72 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G72 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G72 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.