Motorola Moto G17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 40/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 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 358,383); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.2mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 39 points (79/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Performance 30
Display 56
Camera 39
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money 62
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 40/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
  • Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 39 points higher (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

Motorola Moto G17: The Motorola Moto G17 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 G17 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 358383 3942923
Geekbench Single 432 3640
Geekbench Multi 1416 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 60W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 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 15 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP48
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g
Launch price $2199
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
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 G17
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G17 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
40/100
358383 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100 +90.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G17 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (98/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (78/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (67/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 39 points (79/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.