The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion are aimed at different buyers: the Fold8 is a premium foldable that opens into a 7.6-inch screen, while the Edge 70 Fusion is a conventional 6.78-inch phone. The Fold8’s higher price is clear from the available regional listings, but those listings do not support one reliable, like-for-like price difference across markets. Compare local prices for the same storage tier before deciding.
At a glance: foldable versus conventional phone
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Motorola Edge 70 Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Design and display | Book-style foldable; 5.5-inch cover display and 7.6-inch inner display, both listed by Samsung Australia | Conventional handset with a 6.78-inch display, as described by TechRadar |
| Weight | 201 g, per Samsung Australia | |
| Battery and charging | 4,800 mAh battery and 45 W charging, per Samsung Australia | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz, per Samsung Australia | |
| Example reviewed configuration | Samsung India lists a 256 GB / 12 GB configuration; Tom’s Guide reports additional US configurations | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage in TechRadar’s review configuration |
Specifications and availability can vary by market. The empty cells reflect that the cited sources do not establish comparable Edge 70 Fusion figures for those specifications.
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What the screen difference means in daily use
Galaxy Z Fold8: more room when opened
The Fold8’s 7.6-inch inner display gives you a larger surface for reading, viewing media or working with content than a standard phone screen. Its 5.5-inch cover display is the smaller screen for using the phone while folded. That flexibility is the main reason to choose a foldable; it is also a different form factor to consider compared with a single-screen handset. Samsung lists a 120 Hz refresh rate for the Fold8 in Australia. Samsung’s Australian specifications are regional manufacturer figures.
Edge 70 Fusion: familiar slab-phone format
TechRadar describes the Edge 70 Fusion as a conventional phone with a 6.78-inch display. If you want one screen and do not need a display that unfolds into a larger canvas, its form factor may be the more straightforward fit. The available material does not establish a direct test comparing how the two screens perform side by side.
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- SPLIT THE VIEW. MULTITASK¹ TO THE MAX: Productivity never felt this powerful. Use up to three apps¹ at once on the expansive inner screen of Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. You’ll enjoy plenty of space to work, play, connect and more.
- MULTITASKING MADE SMARTER WITH AI: Stay one step ahead with AI² that suggests which apps you might need next. Then view those multiple windows side by side on the large screen of your Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
- ANY SHOT, ALL THE DETAILS: Dive into the details of any image with our best camera on a foldable smartphone. Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra boasts a 200MP camera — and an upgraded 50MP Ultra Wide lens — for both stunning wide shots and extreme close-ups.
- ELITE CHIPSET. FLUID GRAPHICS: Experience what’s possible with our most advanced Galaxy Z Series processor. From immersive gaming and speedy multitasking to the latest Galaxy AI³ features, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 keeps everything running seamlessly.
- THE BATTERY YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR: It’s the battery you’ve been wanting in a foldable cell phone. Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra packs a powerful ultra-sized⁴ battery in an ultra-slim design. Plus, with Super Fast Charging 2.0⁵, charge up faster than ever before.
Price comparison: check within your country
There is no defensible single price difference to quote from the available listings: the figures come from different countries and sources, and Motorola’s India figure is not verified well enough to treat as a current price. Use the table as regional reference points, not as a synchronized quote or a direct subtraction.
| Market and source | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Motorola Edge 70 Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Samsung’s promotional page displays a starting price of $1,899.99 before trade-in. Tom’s Guide reports $1,899.99 for 256 GB / 12 GB, $2,099.99 for 512 GB / 12 GB, and $2,499.99 for 1 TB / 16 GB. | TechRadar says the Edge 70 Fusion is not on sale in the US. |
| United Kingdom | Tom’s Guide reports a starting price of £1,699. | TechRadar reports £379.99. |
| Australia | Tom’s Guide reports a starting price of AU$2,699. | TechRadar reports AU$499. |
| India | Samsung’s store page displays ₹174,999 for 256 GB / 12 GB. | A Mysmartprice search result showed ₹29,369, but the page could not be fetched; treat this only as an unverified lead, not a current price. |
These prices are tied to the named source and market, not guaranteed live offers. Samsung’s India store page also showed other configurations, discounts and financing that can change. Check the retailer’s current price, exact variant and any conditions such as trade-in before comparing. Samsung India’s store listing, Samsung US’s promotional page, Tom’s Guide’s review and TechRadar’s review provide the cited figures.
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- SPLIT THE VIEW. MULTITASK¹ TO THE MAX: Productivity never felt this powerful. Use up to three apps¹ at once on the expansive inner screen of Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. You’ll enjoy plenty of space to work, play, connect and more.
- MULTITASKING MADE SMARTER WITH AI: Stay one step ahead with AI² that suggests which apps you might need next. Then view those multiple windows side by side on the large screen of your Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
- ANY SHOT, ALL THE DETAILS: Dive into the details of any image with our best camera on a foldable smartphone. Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra boasts a 200MP camera — and an upgraded 50MP Ultra Wide lens — for both stunning wide shots and extreme close-ups.
- ELITE CHIPSET. FLUID GRAPHICS: Experience what’s possible with our most advanced Galaxy Z Series processor. From immersive gaming and speedy multitasking to the latest Galaxy AI³ features, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 keeps everything running seamlessly.
- THE BATTERY YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR: It’s the battery you’ve been wanting in a foldable cell phone. Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra packs a powerful ultra-sized⁴ battery in an ultra-slim design. Plus, with Super Fast Charging 2.0⁵, charge up faster than ever before.
Performance and storage: what can be compared
TechRadar’s Edge 70 Fusion review configuration uses a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Samsung’s India store lists the Fold8 in a 256 GB / 12 GB configuration, while Tom’s Guide reports US options up to 1 TB of storage and 16 GB of RAM. These configuration details help explain what is being priced, but they are not benchmark results: the available figures do not establish a measured performance winner.
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Battery and charging: one test, not a head-to-head result
Samsung lists a 4,800 mAh battery and 45 W charging for the Fold8 in Australia. Separately, Tom’s Guide reports 12 hours and 19 minutes in its own web-surfing battery test. That result belongs to Tom’s Guide’s test conditions; it should not be read as a guaranteed runtime for every user or as proof the Fold8 outlasts the Edge 70 Fusion. No equivalent Edge battery test is established in the cited material, so a winner on endurance cannot be named.
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Fold8 camera limitation to weigh
Tom’s Guide notes that the Fold8 has no dedicated telephoto rear camera. If optical zoom is a priority, account for that before choosing it; the cited information does not provide a comparable Edge 70 Fusion camera test or establish which phone takes better photos overall.
Box contents and availability
Samsung India says the Fold8 box contains the smartphone, a data cable and an ejection pin, but no travel adapter. Box contents can vary by region, so check the local listing before purchase. Samsung says the Fold8 was unveiled after Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, 2026, and is available through Samsung.com. It lists Lavender, Graphite and Cream, plus Pistachio as an online exclusive in select regions. TechRadar reports the Edge 70 Fusion was announced on March 2, 2026; its availability is market-specific, and the review says it is not sold in the US.
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Which one should you choose?
- Choose the Galaxy Z Fold8 if the ability to unfold into a 7.6-inch display is worth paying for, and you want the flexibility of a separate cover screen. Compare the exact storage variant and local price rather than relying on a cross-country price gap.
- Choose the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion if you prefer a conventional 6.78-inch phone and its local price and availability suit you. The cited review configuration is a midrange Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 model with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.
- Pause before deciding if battery life, camera zoom or performance is your deciding factor. The cited evidence does not provide matched tests across both phones for those areas.
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