Motorola Razr Fold vs Nokia G42
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $1799 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 285g).
Motorola Razr Fold
Nokia G42
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 68W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 285g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $1799
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Nokia G42, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1816 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $1799 | $150 |
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Nokia G42 by 725.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1649. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $1649.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.