Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $150 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 40/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 32 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Motorola Moto G Play 2026 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 202g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 35 points higher (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Play 2026 — 54/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (76/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play 2026 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- Main: 32MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1849. Motorola Moto G Play 2026 was $1849 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (78/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (76/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 35 points (75/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.