Motorola Razr 40 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Our Verdict: The Motorola Razr 40 5G has the larger battery and higher-resolution camera hardware here, listing 4,200mAh, a 64MP rear camera and a 32MP front camera beside the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G's 3,300mAh, 12MP and 10MP specifications. Its 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display is slightly larger, while the Flip's 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel is a little sharper at 426 PPI rather than 413 PPI. The Samsung is also 5g lighter and marginally more compact, so it suits those prioritising a smaller foldable, while the Razr stands out for battery capacity and camera resolution.

If you'd rather pay up front, the Razr 40 5G is the cheaper buy at £265 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
3.9
10 reviews
4.1
10 reviews
Screen
6.9" 6.7"
Display
LTPO AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen
Resolution
1080 x 2640 2640 x 1080
Pixels Per Inch
413 426
Rear Camera
64 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888
Battery
4,200 mAh 3,300 mAh
Storage
256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android 13 Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano 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/ax
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE 5.1
Dimensions
170.8 x 74 x 7.4 mm 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm
Weight
188 grams 183 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated Not rated
Contracts
- -
SIM-free
£264.99 £869.99
Motorola Razr 40 5G Motorola Razr 40 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Expert Rating 3.9
10 reviews
4.1
10 reviews
Screen 6.9" 6.7"
Display LTPO AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen
Resolution 1080 x 2640 2640 x 1080
Pixels Per Inch 413 426
Rear Camera 64 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888
Battery 4,200 mAh 3,300 mAh
Storage 256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android 13 Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano 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/ax
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.1
Dimensions 170.8 x 74 x 7.4 mm 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm
Weight 188 grams 183 grams
Water Resistance Not rated Not rated
Contracts - -
SIM-free £264.99 £869.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Motorola Razr 40 5G has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has the sharper display at 426 pixels per inch versus 413, and the Motorola Razr 40 5G uses a LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Motorola Razr 40 5G features a 64 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Razr 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Motorola Razr 40 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £264.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr 40 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Motorola Razr 40 5G is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr 40 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G use?

The Motorola Razr 40 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the more portable of the two: it's 5g lighter at 183 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm, and is slimmer at 6.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of Not rated.

What operating system do the Motorola Razr 40 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G run?

The Motorola Razr 40 5G runs Android 13 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.