Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Our verdict: You'll pay £221.76 less overall on contract with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 than the Motorola Razr Fold. Text and images look sharper on the Motorola Razr Fold with its 412 PPI display. Snap-happy users may prefer the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and its 200MP rear camera. For video calls and selfies, the Motorola Razr Fold offers a 50MP front camera.

Expert Rating
4.2
10 reviews
4.4
12 reviews
Screen
8.1" 8"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
2232 x 2484 1968 x 2184
Pixels Per Inch
412 367
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 200 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 SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
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/6/7
Bluetooth
6.0 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm
Weight
243 grams 215 grams
Water Resistance
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£44.99/mo (£439.00 upfront) £11.95/mo (£1059.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1797.00 £1009.99
Motorola Razr Fold Motorola Razr Fold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Expert Rating 4.2
10 reviews
4.4
12 reviews
Screen 8.1" 8"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2232 x 2484 1968 x 2184
Pixels Per Inch 412 367
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 200 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 SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
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/6/7
Bluetooth 6.0 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm
Weight 243 grams 215 grams
Water Resistance IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £44.99/mo
£439.00 upfront
£11.95/mo
£1059.00 upfront
SIM-free £1797.00 £1009.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is cheaper on contract at £1315.80 over the life of the deal from £11.95 per month with £1059.00 upfront.

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

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 8.1", the Motorola Razr Fold has the sharper display at 412 pixels per inch versus 367, and the Motorola Razr Fold uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

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

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £1009.99.

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

The Motorola Razr Fold is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 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 Z Fold 7 uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the more portable of the two — it's 28g lighter at 215 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm, and is slimmer at 4.2mm thick.

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

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 run?

Both phones run Android.