Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 25/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 828
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 200g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 49 points higher (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (89/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (89/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (77/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (89/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 49 points (74/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.