Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Our Verdict: The Galaxy S26 has the clearer hardware case here, mainly through lower current deal pricing and a noticeably lighter body. It backs that up with 167g weight and 10,901 active deals, while the Razr Fold counters with 8.1-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED display and 50MP rear and 50MP front cameras. Current active deals start around £525 for the Galaxy S26, versus about £1,509 for the Razr Fold. Choose the Razr Fold for the larger screen and a higher-resolution front camera; pick the Galaxy S26 if you would rather prioritise lower current deal pricing and a noticeably lighter body.

The S26 is the cheaper one to own: around £660 over a typical contract, £881 less than the Razr Fold.

Expert Rating
4.2
10 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen
8.1" 6.3"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
2232 x 2484 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
412 409
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 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 SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Battery
6,000 mAh 4,300 mAh
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6e/7
Bluetooth
6.0 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight
243 grams 167 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) £26.29/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1797.00 £569.00

Prices updated 25 July 2026

Motorola Razr Fold Motorola Razr Fold Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Galaxy S26
Expert Rating 4.2
10 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen 8.1" 6.3"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2232 x 2484 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 412 409
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 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 SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Battery 6,000 mAh 4,300 mAh
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6e/7
Bluetooth 6.0 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight 243 grams 167 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
£26.29/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £1797.00 £569.00
Prices updated 25 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Motorola Razr Fold
Motorola Razr Fold

24 Months

512GB

PANTONE Blackened Blue

200GB

Data

£44.99 per month, £439 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy S26

24 Months

256GB

Sky Blue

10GB

Data

£26.29 per month, £29 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S26 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is cheaper on contract at £659.96 over the life of the deal from £26.29 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger screen at 8.1" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S26's 6.3", both screens are similarly sharp at around 412 pixels per inch, and the Motorola Razr Fold uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S26 has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Motorola Razr Fold features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 Fold or Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £569.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Motorola Razr Fold is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 uses the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S26?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the more portable of the two: it's 76g lighter at 167 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm, the Motorola Razr Fold is slimmer at 4.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S26?

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 S26 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 S26 run?

The Motorola Razr Fold runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S26 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.