Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro (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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,726,358); the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Faster charging: 125W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better camera (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1726358
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Pro 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 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1726358 | 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 | 4600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 130 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | 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 | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 56.2% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro leads on camera score (65/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.