Motorola Razr Fold vs Redmi 8
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $1799 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 86/100 vs 23/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 193,115); the Motorola Razr Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8 doesn't; the Redmi 8 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 285g).
Motorola Razr Fold
Redmi 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 795
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1799
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Redmi 8, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 63 points higher (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (98/100 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 52/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 76/100, Redmi 8 — 24/100; 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 Redmi 8 (98/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Redmi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 795 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX9 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $140 |
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Redmi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Redmi 8 by 1941.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1659. Redmi 8 was $1659 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (98/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi 8?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 63 points (86/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Redmi 8?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi 8 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi 8?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi 8?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (98/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Redmi 8?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 8 is a better fit for everyday use.