Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Our Verdict: The clearest split between Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Motorola Razr Fold is display quality against portability. For the Motorola, that means a larger 8.1-inch screen, its Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 50MP rear camera. The Samsung is easier to recommend for its Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen panel and a lighter 183g body. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Go with the Motorola for display quality; lean toward the Samsung if portability is higher on your list.

Buying outright, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G starts at £870 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
4.2
10 reviews
4.1
10 reviews
Screen
8.1" 6.7"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen
Resolution
2232 x 2484 2640 x 1080
Pixels Per Inch
412 426
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888
Battery
6,000 mAh 3,300 mAh
Storage
512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android
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/ax
Bluetooth
6.0 5.1
Dimensions
160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm
Weight
243 grams 183 grams
Water Resistance
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts
£44.99/mo (£449.00 upfront) -
SIM-free
£1697.00 £869.99
Motorola Razr Fold Motorola Razr Fold Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Expert Rating 4.2
10 reviews
4.1
10 reviews
Screen 8.1" 6.7"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen
Resolution 2232 x 2484 2640 x 1080
Pixels Per Inch 412 426
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888
Battery 6,000 mAh 3,300 mAh
Storage 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android
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/ax
Bluetooth 6.0 5.1
Dimensions 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm
Weight 243 grams 183 grams
Water Resistance IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts £44.99/mo
£449.00 upfront
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SIM-free £1697.00 £869.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger screen at 8.1" compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has the sharper display at 426 pixels per inch versus 412, and the Motorola Razr Fold uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Motorola Razr Fold features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has a 12 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 Z Flip3 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £869.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Motorola Razr Fold is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G 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 Z Flip3 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the more portable of the two: it's 60g lighter at 183 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm, the Motorola Razr Fold is slimmer at 4.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G?

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 Z Flip3 5G is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G run?

Both phones run Android.