Motorola Razr Fold vs Nokia 4.2
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $1799 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 84/100 vs 18/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 285g).
Motorola Razr Fold
Nokia 4.2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Lighter: 161g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $1799
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Nokia 4.2, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 66 points higher (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (71/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 72/100, Nokia 4.2 — 6/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (78/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Nokia 4.2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 795 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 1520x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $169 |
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Nokia 4.2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Nokia 4.2 by 1489.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1630. Nokia 4.2 was $1630 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (81/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nokia 4.2 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (91/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use.