Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, 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 — 73/100 vs 57/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2472
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 16 points higher (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (96/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.