Motorola Razr Fold vs Redmi A5

The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $1799 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 195,539); the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 285g).

The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 91
Battery 71
Portability 52
Value for money 76
Redmi A5
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 34
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 781
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 285g
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $1799

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Redmi A5, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 76/100, Redmi A5 — 34/100; 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 A5 (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Razr Fold: The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi A5: The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Razr Fold Redmi A5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 3942923 195539
Geekbench Single 3640 189
Geekbench Multi 11033 781
Display 8.1" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x2200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
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 5 MP
RAM 12GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IPX9
Dimensions 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm
Weight 285 g 196 g
Launch price $1799 $90
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Redmi A5
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Redmi A5
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Redmi A5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Razr Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi A5 MediaTek Helio G36
25/100 -1916.4%
195539 AnTuTu

Motorola Razr Fold leads Redmi A5 by 1916.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Razr Fold
$1799
Redmi A5
$90

Launch price difference: $1709. Redmi A5 was $1709 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (98/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (81/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi A5?

The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Redmi A5?

The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi A5?

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi A5?

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Redmi A5?

The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.