Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 214g
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 828
- Faster charging: 60W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×75.8×9.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (88/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (86/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.