Motorola Razr 70 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Our Verdict: Storage goes higher on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, up to 1TB against 256GB, and the Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger screen, 7.6" against 6.9". The Motorola Razr 70 is the lighter phone at 188g against 199g. The Galaxy Z Fold8 is the one to have if you want what it adds, but the Razr 70 is the smarter buy if you'd rather keep the money.

The Razr 70 is the cheaper one to own: around £753 over a typical contract, £622 less than the Galaxy Z Fold8.

Expert Rating
3.7
8 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen
6.9" 7.6"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Resolution
1080 x 2640 1828 x 2584
Pixels Per Inch
413 416
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
4,800 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage
256GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Android Android
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/6/7
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm
Weight
188 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£26.99/mo (£79.00 upfront) £44.99/mo (£269.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£747.00 £1656.99
Motorola Razr 70 Motorola Razr 70 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Expert Rating 3.7
8 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen 6.9" 7.6"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Resolution 1080 x 2640 1828 x 2584
Pixels Per Inch 413 416
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 4,800 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage 256GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Android Android
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/6/7
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm
Weight 188 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £26.99/mo
£79.00 upfront
£44.99/mo
£269.00 upfront
SIM-free £747.00 £1656.99
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Cheapest Deals

Motorola Razr 70
Motorola Razr 70

24 Months

256GB

Hematite

200GB

Data

Unlimited

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£26.99 per month, £79 upfront.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

24 Months

256GB

Graphite

100GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£44.99 per month, £269 upfront.

Use code: IDM10OFF (£10 off)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Razr 70 is cheaper on contract at £752.76 over the life of the deal from £26.99 per month with £79.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger screen at 7.6" compared to the Motorola Razr 70's 6.9", both screens are similarly sharp at around 413 pixels per inch, and the Motorola Razr 70 uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Motorola Razr 70 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Z Fold8?

The Motorola Razr 70 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £747.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr 70 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Motorola Razr 70 is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr 70 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 use?

The Motorola Razr 70 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Motorola Razr 70 is the more portable of the two: it's 11g lighter at 188 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is slimmer at 4.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Motorola Razr 70 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 run?

Both phones run Android.