Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Our Verdict: Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 suit different priorities. The Motorola is stronger for display quality, helped by a sharper 449 PPI display, its AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 50MP front camera, while the Samsung is better suited to a larger 7.6-inch screen, its LTPO AMOLED 2X panel, and 256GB to 1000GB storage. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Choose the Motorola for display quality; choose the Samsung if screen size matters more.

The Edge 5G 70 Pro is the cheaper one to own: around £860 over a typical contract, £511 less than the Galaxy Z Fold8.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen
6.8" 7.6"
Display
AMOLED LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Resolution
1272 x 2772 1828 x 2584
Pixels Per Inch
449 416
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
6,500 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm
Weight
190 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£32.50/mo (£30.00 upfront) £20.00/mo (£875.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £1697.00
Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen 6.8" 7.6"
Display AMOLED LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Resolution 1272 x 2772 1828 x 2584
Pixels Per Inch 449 416
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 6,500 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm
Weight 190 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £32.50/mo
£30.00 upfront
£20.00/mo
£875.00 upfront
SIM-free - £1697.00
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Cheapest Deals

Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Titan

1GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£32.50 per month, £30 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

24 Months

256GB

Graphite

100GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£20 per month, £875 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro is cheaper on contract at £860.00 over the life of the deal from £32.50 per month with £30.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger screen at 7.6" compared to the Motorola Edge 70 Pro's 6.8", the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the sharper display at 449 pixels per inch versus 416, and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 9g lighter at 190 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is slimmer at 4.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 run?

Both phones run Android.