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Motorola Moto G (2026) vs Samsung Galaxy A18

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MotorolaMoto G (2026)SamsungGalaxy A18
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2025September 2026
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution1604 × 7202340 × 1080
Sharpness262 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits–
Display typeHD+ LCD, 263 ppi; maker lists 60–120 Hz depending on application and settingsSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle, 6.5-inch accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detailUp to 1,000 nits in High Brightness mode (Motorola)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 6300Exynos 1610
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 6300, octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHzOcta-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2–
Memory4 GB physical RAM; RAM Boost uses storage as virtual memory, for up to 12 GB combined rather than 12 GB physical RAM; 128 GB storage with microSD expansion up to 1 TBLPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAM
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, phase-detection autofocus; 0.61 µm pixels, 1.22 µm with Quad Pixel combination for 12.5 MP images50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; Samsung UK's exact specification lists no OIS, conflicting with GSMArena's stabilisation description
Ultra wide camera–5 MP, F2.2
Front camera32 MP, F2.2, 0.64 µm pixels; Quad Pixel combination produces 8 MP images13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OIS
ZoomDigital zoom up to 8x; no optical telephoto cameraDigital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingMain camera up to 1080p at 30 fps; macro camera up to 720p at 30 fps; dual capture, timelapse and slow motionFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HD
Front videoUp to 1080p at 30 fps–
Camera featuresSeparate 2 MP F2.5 Macro Vision camera with 1.75 µm pixels; ambient light sensor is not another imaging camera2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; up to two days claimed under Motorola's mixed-use and standby test conditionsTypical 5,000 mAh, non-removable; EU energy class A, minimum battery endurance 1,200 cycles
Wired chargingMaximum 30 W TurboPower device charging; maker specifies compatible TurboPower charger, sold separately in the US retail boxUp to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separately
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight202 g196 g
Thickness8.44 mm7.7 mm
Height × width167.15 × 76.4 mm164.4 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52IP64
MaterialsVegan leather back–
ColoursPANTONE Slipstream and PANTONE Cattleya OrchidBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)
Water resistance detailIP52, tested for dripping fresh water with up to 15-degree tilt; not for immersion or pressurised waterIP64, dust-tight and splash-resistant; maker test sprays 10 litres of fresh water per minute from all angles for five minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use
BiometricsFingerprint reader and face unlockSide-button fingerprint recognition sensor (exact repair guide)
Sensors–Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socketNo stereo support (Samsung UK)
MicrophonesTwo microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16 with Hello UXAndroid 17 with One UI 9 (Samsung France)
Software features–Knox Vault, Quick Share and Smart Switch; no Samsung DeX support
Release detail–Samsung France confirmed already available on 15 September 2026; first retail day is not established, so month precision is retained. Swedish announcement says availability later in 2026.
Software updatesMotorola US currently lists Android 17 as the next OS and security updates through December 2028, at least every two months; plans vary by channel and regionUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; UK security support listed until 31 October 2032
AI featuresGoogle Gemini and Circle to SearchCircle to Search with Google; Gemini (Samsung France)
In the boxUS retail USB-C to USB-C cable, guides and SIM tool; charger not listed–
Connectivity
Mobile networkUS retail 5G sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; carrier compatibility varies4G LTE FDD/TDD; 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G
SIMOne physical nano-SIM and eSIM, plus separate microSD; US retail configurationDual nano-SIM; UK technical table specifies SIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM/microSD slot, despite its generic FAQ calling the microSD slot dedicated
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspotWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupported on the US retail modelYes (UK model)
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB Type-C, USB 2.0; audio via USB-C
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, Glonass and GalileoGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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