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; estimated prices are $586 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 34/100 (a 31-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 (3,942,923 vs 840,330); the Motorola Razr 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Motorola Razr 40
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $586 vs $1999
- Better camera (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 5W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 31 points higher (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr 40 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (69/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Motorola Razr 40 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2640 | 1968x2184 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 170.8×74.0×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $586 | $1999 |
Motorola Razr 40
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
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: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Razr 40
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 5W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
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 78.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1413. Motorola Razr 40 is cheaper by $1413.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (92/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (40/100 vs 20/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (69/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 by 31 points (65/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 40 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Razr 40 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Razr 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.