Motorola Moto G17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 40/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 358,383).
Motorola Moto G17
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 32 points higher (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 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 | — | $1999 |
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Motorola Moto G17 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.