Motorola Razr 70 vs Samsung Galaxy A57

Our Verdict: The Motorola Razr 70 has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.9" against 6.7" and sharper at 413 PPI, and the Samsung Galaxy A57 is the lighter phone at 179g against 188g. There's not much between them beyond price, so the A57 is the easier pick.

Over a full contract, the A57 works out around £446 all-in, about £307 less than the Razr 70.

Expert Rating
3.7
8 reviews
3.6
11 reviews
Screen
6.9" 6.7"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
413 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm) Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
Battery
4,800 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
256GB 256GB
OS
Android Android 16
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/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight
188 grams 179 grams
Water Resistance
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£26.99/mo (£79.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£60.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£747.00 £427.00
Motorola Razr 70 Motorola Razr 70 Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung Galaxy A57
Expert Rating 3.7
8 reviews
3.6
11 reviews
Screen 6.9" 6.7"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 413 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm) Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
Battery 4,800 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android Android 16
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/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight 188 grams 179 grams
Water Resistance IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £26.99/mo
£79.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£60.00 upfront
SIM-free £747.00 £427.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy A57 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is cheaper on contract at £445.76 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £60.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Motorola Razr 70 has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A57's 6.7", the Motorola Razr 70 has the sharper display at 413 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Motorola Razr 70 uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A57 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Motorola Razr 70 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A57 has a 50 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 70 or Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Samsung Galaxy A57 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £427.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr 70 and Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Motorola Razr 70 is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A57 comes in 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr 70 and Samsung Galaxy A57 use?

The Motorola Razr 70 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A57 uses the Exynos 1580 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Samsung Galaxy A57 is the more portable of the two: it's 9g lighter at 179 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Motorola Razr 70 is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A57 is rated IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Motorola Razr 70 and Samsung Galaxy A57 run?

The Motorola Razr 70 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy A57 runs Android 16. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.