Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Compare Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 side by side: Mediatek Dimensity 7030 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy…

Motorola

Galaxy Z Fold 8

$1,900

12categories won

3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 proves superior overall against the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo takes the lead, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 8 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Motorola Edge 40 Neo if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMotorola Edge 40 Neo

Motorola Edge 40 Neo wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 68W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes photography with 50MP optics.

🏷️ ValueMotorola Edge 40 Neo

Motorola Edge 40 Neo provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $279 vs $1900.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Screen size	6.55"	7.6"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	1848 x 2448Winner
Pixel density	402 ppi	404 ppi
Refresh rate	144 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1300 nits	2400 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 7030	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Process node	6 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	525,000	2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi	2320	8900Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	2
Ultrawide	13 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	10 MP
Max video	4K at 30fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,800 mAh
Wired charging	68 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	No	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Weight	172 gWinner	201 g
Thickness	7.79 mm	4.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP48
Build	Plastic frame, vegan leather or acrylic back, Gorilla Glass 3 front	Armor Aluminum frame, glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Operating system	Android 13	Android 17
OS updates	2 years	6 yearsWinner
Security updates	3 years	6 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Galaxy Z Fold 8
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$279Winner	$1,900