Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Our Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a massively higher-resolution main camera, 200MP against the Motorola Razr Fold's 50MP, and there's more battery in the Razr Fold, 6000mAh to 5000mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The Razr Fold has the bigger screen at 8.1" against 6.8", while the S23 Ultra 5G has the sharper one at 500 PPI, and the S23 Ultra 5G is the lighter phone at 233g against 243g. Only pay up for the Razr Fold if you'll use what it offers; if not, the S23 Ultra 5G makes more sense.
The S23 Ultra 5G is the cheaper one to own: around £746 over a typical contract, £796 less than the Razr Fold.
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Prices updated 27 July 2026
Motorola Razr Fold
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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| Expert Rating | 4.2 10 reviews |
4.5 10 reviews |
| Screen | 8.1" | 6.8" |
| Display | Foldable LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2232 x 2484 | 1440 x 3080 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 412 | 500 |
| Rear Camera | 50 Megapixels | 200 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 50 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| OS | Android | Android 13 |
| 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/6e |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 243 grams | 233 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes |
| Contracts |
£44.99/mo
£439.00 upfront |
£59.00/mo
£30.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £1797.00 | £349.95 |
| Prices updated 27 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is cheaper on contract at £745.50 over the life of the deal from £59.00 per month with £30.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger screen at 8.1" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's 6.8", the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has the sharper display at 500 pixels per inch versus 412, and the Motorola Razr Fold uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X.
Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 200 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 Fold or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £349.95.
What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra use?
The Motorola Razr Fold is powered by the Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the more portable of the two: it's 10g lighter at 233 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm, the Motorola Razr Fold is slimmer at 4.7mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.
What operating system do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra run?
The Motorola Razr Fold runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra runs Android 13. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.