Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,779,624).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Motorola Edge+ (2023) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 63
Portability 51
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 98
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 48
What makes Motorola Edge+ (2023) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 203g vs 215g

  • Better camera (65/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1779624
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

Motorola Edge+ (2023): The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge+ (2023) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1779624 3942923
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 1968x2184
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 68W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm
Weight 203 g 215 g
Launch price $1999
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge+ (2023) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge+ (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1779624 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100 +54.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Motorola Edge+ (2023) by 54.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (98/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Motorola Edge+ (2023) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads on camera score (65/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge+ (2023) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.