Apple iPhone Air vs Motorola Razr Fold
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 75/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,538,751); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Razr Fold has the stronger camera (164 vs 141); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Motorola Razr Fold
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9119
- Lighter: 165g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better camera (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Motorola Razr Fold, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 8 points higher (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Motorola Razr Fold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Motorola Razr Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (96/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Motorola Razr Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX9 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 285 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Motorola Razr Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Apple iPhone Air by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Apple iPhone Air was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Motorola Razr Fold are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Motorola Razr Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (91/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (68/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (96/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Motorola Razr Fold?
The Motorola Razr Fold edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Motorola Razr Fold?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Razr Fold — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Motorola Razr Fold?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Motorola Razr Fold?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.