Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Verdict
The Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) and Samsung Galaxy S26 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) is the cheaper of the two at $199 versus $800, a difference of about $601. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) stands out for 5g connectivity at an extremely affordable $199, while Samsung Galaxy S26 is praised for compact 6.2-inch flagship. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) if…
- →5G connectivity at an extremely affordable $199
- →120Hz display is smooth for gaming and scrolling
- →5000 mAh battery delivers outstanding two-day endurance
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 if…
- →Compact 6.2-inch flagship
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- →7 years of OS updates
Pros & Cons
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)
Pros
- 5G connectivity at an extremely affordable $199
- 120Hz display is smooth for gaming and scrolling
- 5000 mAh battery delivers outstanding two-day endurance
- Near-stock Android 14 is clean and bloat-free
- IP52 splash resistance adds basic protection
Cons
- IPS LCD display has washed-out colors compared to AMOLED
- Only 15W charging takes over two hours for a full charge
- No ultrawide camera — just main and macro
- 4 GB RAM can feel limiting with multiple apps
- Only one OS update promised
Samsung Galaxy S26
Pros
- Compact 6.2-inch flagship
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 7 years of OS updates
- IP68 water resistance
Cons
- Smaller 4000 mAh battery
- Only 25W charging
- 12MP ultrawide is dated
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 16, One UI 8 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 192 g | 168 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 164.9 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm | 146 x 70 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired (TurboPower) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 550 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
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