Motorola ThinkPhone 25 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Compare Motorola ThinkPhone 25 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for…

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Galaxy Z Fold 8

$1,900

11categories 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 ThinkPhone 25, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 leads with sharper imaging, 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 Motorola ThinkPhone 25 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.

📸 CameraMotorola ThinkPhone 25

Motorola ThinkPhone 25 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueMotorola ThinkPhone 25

Motorola ThinkPhone 25 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 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 ThinkPhone 25 vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Screen size	6.36"	7.6"
Resolution	1220 x 2670	1848 x 2448Winner
Pixel density	462 ppiWinner	404 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	3000 nitsWinner	2400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	725,000	2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3120	8900Winner
Maximum RAM	8 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Optical zoom	3x	—
Ultrawide	13 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	10 MP
Max video	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Capacity	4,310 mAh	4,800 mAhWinner
Wired charging	68 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	15 W	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Weight	171 gWinner	201 g
Thickness	8.1 mm	4.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68 / MIL-STD-810H	IP48
Build	Aramid fiber back, aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front	Armor Aluminum frame, glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Operating system	Android 14	Android 17
OS updates	5 years	6 yearsWinner
Security updates	6 years	6 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Motorola ThinkPhone 25	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	$499Winner	$1,900