Motorola Moto G 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 44/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.5mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 by 35 points (79/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G 2026
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 37
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 50
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money 62
What makes Motorola Moto G 2026 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 202g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $2199

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 35 points higher (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G 2026 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Moto G 2026: The Motorola Moto G 2026 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G 2026 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 524785 3942923
Geekbench Single 771 3640
Geekbench Multi 1980 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1600x720 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 60W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm
Weight 202 g 215 g
Launch price $200 $2199
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G 2026 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G 2026 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
44/100
524785 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100 +86.7%
3942923 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G 2026 by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G 2026
$200
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199

Launch price difference: $1999. Motorola Moto G 2026 was $1999 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (98/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (78/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (67/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 by 35 points (79/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.