Motorola Moto G84 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Compare Motorola Moto G84 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for…

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Galaxy Z Fold 8

$1,900

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4 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 Moto G84 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 8 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Moto G84 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes battery honors offering 4,800 mAh alongside 45W 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.

🏷️ ValueMoto G84 5G

Moto G84 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $219 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.

Moto G84 5G vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola Moto G84 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Moto G84 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Screen size	6.5"	7.6"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	1848 x 2448Winner
Pixel density	405 ppi	404 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1300 nits	2400 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Motorola Moto G84 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Moto G84 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Process node	6 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	420,000	2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi	2080	8900Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola Moto G84 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Moto G84 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	2
Ultrawide	8 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	16 MPWinner	10 MP
Max video	1080p at 60fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola Moto G84 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Moto G84 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,800 mAh
Wired charging	30 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola Moto G84 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Moto G84 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Weight	166.8 gWinner	201 g
Thickness	7.6 mm	4.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP54	IP48
Build	Plastic frame, vegan leather or PMMA back, glass front	Armor Aluminum frame, glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola Moto G84 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Moto G84 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Operating system	Android 13	Android 17
OS updates	1 years	6 yearsWinner
Security updates	2 years	6 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Motorola Moto G84 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Moto G84 5G	Galaxy Z Fold 8
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$219Winner	$1,900