Motorola Moto G86 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Motorola Moto G86 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $224 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G86 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 877,641); the Motorola Moto G86 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Motorola Moto G86
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $224 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G86 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G86 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 46/100; 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 Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G86 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G86 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (70/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G86 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $224 | $1999 |
Motorola Moto G86
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Moto G86
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G86
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Moto G86 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Motorola Moto G86 by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1775. Motorola Moto G86 was $1775 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G86 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G86 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (70/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G86 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G86 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Moto G86 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G86 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Moto G86 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.