Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The S26 Ultra is the cheaper one to own: around £940 over a typical contract, £601 less than the Razr Fold.
10 reviews 4.4
12 reviews
Prices updated 25 July 2026
Motorola Razr Fold
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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| Expert Rating | 4.2 10 reviews |
4.4 12 reviews |
| Screen | 8.1" | 6.9" |
| Display | Foldable LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2232 x 2484 | 1440 x 3120 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 412 | 498 |
| 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 SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Storage | 512GB | 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/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 243 grams | 214 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 |
£44.99/mo
£439.00 upfront |
£16.00/mo
£545.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £1797.00 | £879.00 |
| Prices updated 25 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is cheaper on contract at £940.40 over the life of the deal from £16.00 per month with £545.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger screen at 8.1" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 6.9", the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the sharper display at 498 pixels per inch versus 412, and the Motorola Razr Fold uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.
Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £879.00.
What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the more portable of the two: it's 29g lighter at 214 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm, the Motorola Razr Fold is slimmer at 4.7mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra is rated IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
What operating system do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra run?
Both phones run Android.