Motorola Moto G86 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G86 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $224 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 56/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G86 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 877,641); the Motorola Moto G86 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 214g).
Motorola Moto G86
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $224 vs $1299
- Better portability (70/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G86 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 27 points higher (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G86 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G86 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (70/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G86 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3437807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.7×7.8 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $224 | $1299 |
Motorola Moto G86
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Moto G86
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G86
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 G86 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G86 by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1075. Motorola Moto G86 was $1075 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G86 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (70/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G86 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G86 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G86 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G86 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.