Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Our Verdict: For Motorola Razr Fold versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the recommendation depends mostly on what you want from the hardware. The Motorola is ahead for display quality, with a sharper 412 PPI display, its Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel, and a larger 6,000 mAh battery; the Samsung is the better match for its LTPO AMOLED 2X panel, a higher-resolution 200MP rear camera, and a lighter 215g body. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The Motorola is the better fit for display quality, while the Samsung is the one to consider for portability.

On price there's almost nothing between them: both work out around £1555 over a full contract.

Expert Rating
4.2
10 reviews
4.2
4 reviews
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
£1697.00 £1846.99
Motorola Razr Fold Motorola Razr Fold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Expert Rating 4.2
10 reviews
4.2
4 reviews
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 £1697.00 £1846.99
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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 £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 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 £1697.00.

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.