Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 40/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.5mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 31 points (71/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 20
Battery 48
Portability 52
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2026) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 202g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 31 points higher (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (76/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Moto G Play (2026): The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Play (2026) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 524785 3119308
Geekbench Single 771 3041
Geekbench Multi 1980 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 720x1604 1828x2584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Main camera 32 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 10 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 202 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
  • Main: 32MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
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 Moto G Play (2026)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) MediaTek Dimensity 6300
40/100
524785 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +83.2%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (92/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (50/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (76/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 31 points (71/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.