Motorola Moto G86 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

The Motorola Moto G86 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $224 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 56/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 879,714); the Motorola Moto G86 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G86 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G86

Performance 55
Display 83
Camera 40
Battery 59
Portability 70
Value for money 68

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Performance 90
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 46

What makes Motorola Moto G86 better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 309g
  • Cheaper at launch: $224 vs $2899

  • Better display (83/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 20/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 59/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G86 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 13 points higher (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G86 — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G86 is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Motorola Moto G86 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (70/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G86 Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Processor Dimensity 7300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 879714 2926532
Geekbench Single 1011 3013
Geekbench Multi 2813 9287
Display 6.7" P-OLED 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1220x2712 2160x1584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 30W 45W
Wireless charging — 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP48
Dimensions 161.2×74.7×7.8 mm 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 185 g 309 g
Launch price $224 $2899

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G86

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G86

  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G86

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless charging: no data
59
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G86 Dimensity 7300
56/100
879714 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +69.9%
2926532 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Motorola Moto G86 by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G86

$224

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

$2899

Launch price difference: $2675. Motorola Moto G86 was $2675 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (90/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G86 is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Motorola Moto G86 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (70/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G86 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Motorola Moto G86 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.