Motorola Moto G72 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Motorola Moto G72 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 51/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G72 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 552,286); the Motorola Moto G72 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 215g).
Motorola Moto G72
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 215g
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G72 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 21 points higher (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G72 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G72 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G72 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (80/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G72 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.4×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 166 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Motorola Moto G72
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Moto G72
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G72
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Moto G72 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Motorola Moto G72 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G72
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G72 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G72 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G72 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (80/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G72 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G72 by 21 points (72/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G72 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Moto G72 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G72 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G72 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G72 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Moto G72 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.