Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Verdict
Motorola Razr Fold scores higher on the OH Rank (80 vs 77), winning 1 of 10 categories including Main Camera. Motorola Razr Fold is 0.8mm wider than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the more recent release, from Jul 22, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
80
77
Motorola Razr Fold
73.6mm (2.9in) · Apr 18, 2026 · FOLD · Rank #7
13+11+13+12+12+5+4+0+5+5 = 80
FOLDSUPERIOR* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement
EDITORIAL: While Motorola StarTac created the flip (clamshell) phone category back in 1996, the Razr Fold is actually Motorola's first-ever fold phone. And they really nailed it with this one: excellent build and screens, segment-leading battery life and the imaging setup straight out of Motorola Signature - company's best phone. Like other fold phones, this one adds multi-window capacity to it's inner screen in addition to tons of other useful features (AI and otherwise). This phone comes with a rechargeable stylus (works on both screens) - a true indication of company's ambitions...
PROs
excellent build with Gorilla Glass Ceramic protection, very fast SD 8 Gen 5 with UFS 4.1 performance, 36hr long (less on inner screen) endurance from a 6000mAh Si-C battery with 60min 80W (50W wireless) charging, two >1400nits bright >400ppi 120Hz LTPO P-OLED screens with Dolby Vision and HDR10+, (water immersion) IP49 protection, excellent imaging from 50MP 24mm OIS main + 50MP 70mm OIS telephoto + 50MP 12mm ultrawide (all with PDAF) setup, average non-AF 20MP & 32MP selfies (but you'll use the main camera for selfies, right?), very good video recording, excellent and feature loaded HelloUI stock-like version of Android with 7 years of updates, fast USB-C 3.2 port with Display Port 1.2, stylus bundled in the box
CONs
while flagship grade SD 8 Gen 5 is no: 8 Elite Gen 5, no expandable memory, limited market availability, very expensive at lounch
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
72.8mm (2.87in) · Jul 22, 2026 · FOLD · Rank #21
13+11+13+12+9+5+4+0+5+5 = 77
FOLD* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement
EDITORIAL: After years of refusing Samsung finally adopted a Silicone Carbon anode tech and the new Z Fold Ultra gets a competitive 5000mAh size battery at last. Along with processor, faster charging, pixel denser screen and a better ultrawide that is where the upgrades end. Still, this phone that re-invented foldables 8 years ago is a flagship affair with excellent software implementation, features and very long OS support.
PROs
slightly smaller despite bigger battery, fast SD 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.0 performance, >30hr endurance from a 5000mAh Si-C battery with 60min 45W (20W wireless) charging, 2 >1400nits >420ppi 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screens with HDR10+, (submersible) IP48 protection, reliable images from the 200MP 23mm OIS PDAF main + 50MP 13mm PDAF ultrawide, good video recording, feature rich OneUI with 7 years of OS updates, market leading desktop replacement feature, fast USB-C 3.2 port with OTG, global sales and support network
CONs
still lags behind competition in battery autonomy, average 10MP 69mm OIS PDAF telephoto performance, 2 average 10MP selfies with no AF, no expandable memory, Samsung's persistent (Apple-like) effort to lock it's customers into an restrictive ecosystem, poor sounding stereo setup
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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