Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Over a full contract, the Razr Fold works out around £1555 all-in, about £927 less than the Galaxy Z Fold5 5G.
10 reviews 4.0
12 reviews
Prices updated 7 August 2026
Motorola Razr Fold
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
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| 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 | £1797.00 | £399.99 |
| Prices updated 7 August 2026 | ||
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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.