Motorola Moto G55 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, 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 — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 668,462); the Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G55
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 179g vs 201g
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2321
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G55 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G55 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G55
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G55
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G55 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Motorola Moto G55 by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (96/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (50/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G55 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Moto G55 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G55 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.