Motorola Razr 50 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

Our verdict: It's a split on display: the Motorola Razr 50 has the bigger 6.9" panel, but the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is denser at 426 PPI. Camera resolution goes to the Motorola Razr 50 with its 50MP rear shooter. Selfie fans take note: the Motorola Razr 50 has a 32MP front camera. If contracts aren't your thing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 at £299.99 SIM-free is the cheaper buy.

Screen
6.9" 6.7"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 x 2640 1080 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch
413 426
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300X (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Storage
256GB 256GB, 512GB
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm
Weight
188 grams 187 grams
Water Resistance
IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£54.83/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£590.00 £299.99
Motorola Razr 50 Motorola Razr 50 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Screen 6.9" 6.7"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 x 2640 1080 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch 413 426
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7300X (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Storage 256GB 256GB, 512GB
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm
Weight 188 grams 187 grams
Water Resistance IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts £54.83/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £590.00 £299.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr 50 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?

The Motorola Razr 50 has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 has the sharper display at 426 pixels per inch versus 413, and the Motorola Razr 50 uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 has a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr 50 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?

The Motorola Razr 50 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 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 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £299.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr 50 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?

The Motorola Razr 50 is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr 50 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 use?

The Motorola Razr 50 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7300X (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 uses the Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr 50 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?

They weigh about the same (188 grams vs 187 grams).

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr 50 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Motorola Razr 50 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 run?

Both phones run Android.