Motorola Razr Fold vs Nokia 8
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $1799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 29/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Nokia 8
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1799
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 54 points higher (83/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; 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 Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (84/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1500 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Nokia 8 by 598.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Nokia 8 was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (84/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 54 points (83/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.