Motorola Frontier vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Motorola Frontier (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 194 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,290,942).

The Motorola Frontier edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 70
Battery 69
Portability
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Motorola Frontier better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 194MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Frontier vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Motorola Frontier scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier leads (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier leads (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (69/100 vs 45/100).

Motorola Frontier: The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Frontier Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1290942 3119308
Geekbench Single 1675 3041
Geekbench Multi 4453 9494
Display 6.7" OLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1080x2400 1828x2584
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 125W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 194 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier
  • Main: 194MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
69
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Frontier and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Frontier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
72/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +58.6%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Motorola Frontier by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier (92/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Frontier is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (70/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (69/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Motorola Frontier edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Motorola Frontier has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Motorola Frontier leads on camera score (70/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Frontier over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.