Motorola Moto G86 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

The Motorola Moto G86 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $224 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 56/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G86 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 877,641).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G86 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G86
Performance 55
Display 83
Camera 40
Battery 59
Portability 70
Value for money 70
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Performance 94
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 37
Portability 80
Value for money 44
What makes Motorola Moto G86 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Cheaper at launch: $224 vs $1099

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 2813
  • Lighter: 180g vs 185g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G86 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 10 points higher (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G86 leads (59/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G86 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G86 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G86 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (59/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

Motorola Moto G86: The Motorola Moto G86 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G86 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Processor Dimensity 7300 Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 877641 3113347
Geekbench Single 1011 3271
Geekbench Multi 2813 11051
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1220x2712 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 30W 25W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP48
Dimensions 161.2×74.7×7.8 mm
Weight 185 g 180 g
Launch price $224 $1099
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G86
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G86
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G86
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless charging: no data
59
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G86 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G86 Dimensity 7300
56/100
877641 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Exynos 2600
66/100 +71.8%
3113347 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Motorola Moto G86 by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G86
$224
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
$1099

Launch price difference: $875. Motorola Moto G86 was $875 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (94/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G86 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G86 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (59/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G86 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G86 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Motorola Moto G86 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Motorola Moto G86 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G86 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Motorola Moto G86 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.