Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 7

Our Verdict: For Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 versus Motorola Razr Fold, the recommendation depends mostly on what you want from the hardware. The Motorola is ahead for display quality, with a larger 8.1-inch screen, its Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 50MP front camera; the Samsung is the better match for a 6.6-inch PLS LCD display at 400 PPI, a 50MP rear camera, and a 5MP front camera. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The Motorola is the better fit for display quality, while the Samsung is the one to consider for simplicity.

Over a full contract, the Galaxy XCover 7 works out around £380 all-in, about £1175 less than the Razr Fold.

Expert Rating
4.2
10 reviews
3.6
6 reviews
Screen
8.1" 6.6"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution
2232 x 2484 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch
412 400
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset
Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
Battery
6,000 mAh 4,050 mAh
Storage
512GB 128GB
OS
Android Android 14
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
Bluetooth
6.0 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm 169 x 80.1 x 10.2 mm
Weight
243 grams 240 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 (£449.00 upfront) £13.79/mo (£49.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1697.00 £349.00
Motorola Razr Fold Motorola Razr Fold Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Samsung Galaxy XCover 7
Expert Rating 4.2
10 reviews
3.6
6 reviews
Screen 8.1" 6.6"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution 2232 x 2484 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch 412 400
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
Battery 6,000 mAh 4,050 mAh
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android Android 14
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
Bluetooth 6.0 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm 169 x 80.1 x 10.2 mm
Weight 243 grams 240 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
£449.00 upfront
£13.79/mo
£49.00 upfront
SIM-free £1697.00 £349.00
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Cheapest Deals

Motorola Razr Fold
Motorola Razr Fold

24 Months

512GB

PANTONE Blackened Blue

200GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£44.99 per month, £449 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10 off)

Samsung Galaxy XCover 7
Samsung Galaxy XCover 7

24 Months

128GB

Black

10GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£13.79 per month, £49 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is cheaper on contract at £379.96 over the life of the deal from £13.79 per month with £49.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7?

The Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger screen at 8.1" compared to the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7's 6.6", the Motorola Razr Fold has the sharper display at 412 pixels per inch versus 400, and the Motorola Razr Fold uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 has a PLS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7?

The Motorola Razr Fold features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 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 XCover 7?

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £349.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy XCover 7?

The Motorola Razr Fold is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 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 XCover 7 uses the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7?

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is the more portable of the two: it's 3g lighter at 240 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 169 x 80.1 x 10.2 mm, the Motorola Razr Fold is slimmer at 4.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7?

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 XCover 7 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 XCover 7 run?

The Motorola Razr Fold runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 runs Android 14. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.