Motorola Razr 50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Our verdict: You'll get more screen real estate from the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra at 6.9", though the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is crisper at 426 PPI. Camera resolution goes to the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra with its 50MP rear shooter. Up front, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra wins with a 32MP selfie camera. Day-to-day comfort favours the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G at 183g.

Screen
6.9" 6.7"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen
Resolution
1080 x 2640 2640 x 1080
Pixels Per Inch
413 426
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888
Storage
512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth
5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless 5.1
Dimensions
171.4 x 74 x 7.1 mm 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm
Weight
189 grams 183 grams
Water Resistance
IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free
£509.99 £289.99
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra Motorola Razr 50 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Screen 6.9" 6.7"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen
Resolution 1080 x 2640 2640 x 1080
Pixels Per Inch 413 426
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888
Storage 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless 5.1
Dimensions 171.4 x 74 x 7.1 mm 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm
Weight 189 grams 183 grams
Water Resistance IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free £509.99 £289.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra uses a Foldable 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 50 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra features a 50 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 50 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £289.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G use?

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (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 50 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the more portable of the two — it's 6g lighter at 183 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G run?

Both phones run Android.