Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 25/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite doesn't; the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 47 points (72/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 47
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 98
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 48
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 200g vs 215g

  • Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 47 points higher (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite: The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 199111 3942923
Geekbench Single 476 3640
Geekbench Multi 828 11033
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720x1600 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 10W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 10 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16 / One UI 8.5
NFC no yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 164.9×75.8×9.2 mm
Weight 200 g 215 g
Launch price $1999
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100 +95.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (98/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (79/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (50/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 47 points (72/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.