Motorola Edge X30 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 66/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge X30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 201g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (74/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" 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 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" 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 X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Motorola Edge X30 by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge X30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (74/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Motorola Edge X30 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Edge X30 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.