Motorola Razr 40 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Motorola Razr 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 859,516); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 7.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 40
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Motorola Razr 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 5W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Motorola Razr 40 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 40 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2640 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 170.8×74.0×7.4 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 40
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 40
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 40
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 5W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 40 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Motorola Razr 40 by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Razr 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (52/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Motorola Razr 40 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Motorola Razr 40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Razr 40 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.