Motorola Moto G 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Motorola Moto G 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 44/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 524,785).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 by 28 points (72/100 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
Performance 98
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 48
What makes Motorola Moto G 2026 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 202g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1999

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 28 points higher (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G 2026 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Motorola Moto G 2026 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

Motorola Moto G 2026: The Motorola Moto G 2026 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G 2026 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
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 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1600x720 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 30W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 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 $1999
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G 2026 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
44/100
524785 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100 +86.7%
3942923 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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
$1999

Launch price difference: $1799. Motorola Moto G 2026 was $1799 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (79/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Motorola Moto G 2026 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).

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

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

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

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