Samsung Galaxy S26
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US launch / reference: $899.99
Manufacturer source ↗Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
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Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
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US launch / reference: $299.99
US availability: January 8, 2026
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Samsung Galaxy S26 for
- 6.3-inch display in a 167 g Sub6 body
- Dedicated 3x telephoto camera
- 256 GB base storage
Tradeoff: 25 W maximum wired charging
Consider Motorola Moto G Power (2026) for
- microSD storage expansion up to 1 TB
- 3.5 mm headphone jack and stereo speakers
- 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization
Tradeoff: 128 GB built-in storage
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Motorola Moto G Power (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (US models) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300; octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz; Mali-G57 MC2 GPU |
| Display | 6.3-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; adaptive 1–120 Hz | 6.8-inch LCD; 2388 × 1080; up to 120 Hz |
| Memory and storage | 12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB storage | 8 GB LPDDR4X physical RAM; 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh typical | 5,200 mAh typical; 5,100 mAh rated |
| Cameras | 50 MP wide + 12 MP ultrawide + 10 MP 3x telephoto; 12 MP front | Not documented |
| Weight | 167 g (Sub6) | 208 g |
| Charging | Up to 25 W wired; up to 15 W wireless; power adapter sold separately | Up to 30 W TurboPower; compatible 33 W or higher adapter sold separately |
| OS | Android 16 with One UI 8.5 | Launched with Android 16 |
| IP rating | IP68; manufacturer test: up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes | IP68 and IP69; manufacturer water-resistance tests; resistance diminishes with wear |
| Expansion | Not documented | microSD card support up to 1 TB; card sold separately |
| Rear cameras | Not documented | 50 MP f/1.8 main with OIS + 8 MP f/2.2 autofocus ultrawide/macro |
| Front camera | Not documented | 32 MP; f/2.2; fixed focus |
| Dimensions | Not documented | 166.62 × 77.10 × 8.72 mm |
| Port and audio | Not documented | USB-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone jack; stereo speakers |
| SIM | Not documented | One nano-SIM and eSIM, plus microSD slot |
Samsung Galaxy S26
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Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
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