Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Our Verdict: The clearest split between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Motorola Razr Fold is portability against display quality. For the Motorola, that means a larger 8.1-inch screen, a sharper 412 PPI display, and its Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel. The Samsung is easier to recommend for its Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Go with the Motorola for portability; lean toward the Samsung if display quality is higher on your list.

Over a full contract, the Razr Fold works out around £1555 all-in, about £927 less than the Galaxy Z Fold5 5G.

Expert Rating
4.2
10 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Screen
8.1" 7.6"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
2232 x 2484 1812 x 2176
Pixels Per Inch
412 373
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset
Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Battery
6,000 mAh 4,400 mAh
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6/7
Bluetooth
6.0 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm
Weight
243 grams 275 grams
Water Resistance
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£44.99/mo (£449.00 upfront) £38.94/mo (£970.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1697.00 £399.99
Motorola Razr Fold Motorola Razr Fold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Expert Rating 4.2
10 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Screen 8.1" 7.6"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2232 x 2484 1812 x 2176
Pixels Per Inch 412 373
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 4 Megapixels
Chipset Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Battery 6,000 mAh 4,400 mAh
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6/7
Bluetooth 6.0 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm
Weight 243 grams 275 grams
Water Resistance IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts £44.99/mo
£449.00 upfront
£38.94/mo
£970.00 upfront
SIM-free £1697.00 £399.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Razr Fold is cheaper on contract at £1554.76 over the life of the deal from £44.99 per month with £449.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger screen at 8.1" compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5's 7.6", the Motorola Razr Fold has the sharper display at 412 pixels per inch versus 373, and the Motorola Razr Fold uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Motorola Razr Fold features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 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 Z Fold5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £399.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Motorola Razr Fold is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 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 Fold5 uses the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Razr Fold is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is more compact. It's 32g lighter at 243 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is actually the more compact phone at 158.5 x 67.5 x 14.5 mm, the Motorola Razr Fold is slimmer at 4.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

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 Fold5 is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 run?

Both phones run Android.