Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
On price there's almost nothing between them: both work out around £1515 over a full contract.
Prices updated 11 August 2026
Motorola Razr Fold
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
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| Screen | 8.1" | 8" |
| Display | Foldable LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
| Resolution | 2232 x 2484 | 1968 x 2184 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 412 | 367 |
| Rear Camera | 50 Megapixels | 200 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 50 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| 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 | 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 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
£449.00 upfront |
£44.99/mo
£449.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £1797.00 | £1846.99 |
| Prices updated 11 August 2026 | ||
| Deals | Deals | |
Cheapest Deals
Motorola Razr Fold
£44.99 per month, £449 upfront.
Use code: SAVING10 (£10 off)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
£44.99 per month, £449 upfront.
Use code: FLIPFOLD50 (£50 off)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is cheaper on contract at £1514.76 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 Fold8 Ultra?
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 Fold8 Ultra has a LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.
Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 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 Fold8 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £1797.00.
What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 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 Fold8 Ultra uses the Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the more portable of the two: it's 28g lighter at 215 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
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 Fold8 Ultra run?
Both phones run Android.