Motorola Razr Fold vs Redmi Note 8

The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; estimated prices are $1799 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 77/100 vs 17/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 329,457); the Motorola Razr Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 285g).

The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 60 points (77/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 51
Design 0
Value for money 0
Redmi Note 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 28
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 97
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 285g
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $1799

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Redmi Note 8, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 60 points higher (77/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (97/100 vs 0/100).

Motorola Razr Fold: The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Redmi Note 8: The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Razr Fold Redmi Note 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3942923 329457
Geekbench Single 3640 321
Geekbench Multi 11033 1128
Display 8.1" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x2200 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 68W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IPX9
Dimensions 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 285 g 190 g
Price $1799 $180
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Redmi Note 8
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 8
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Redmi Note 8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Razr Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
17/100 -1096.8%
329457 AnTuTu

Motorola Razr Fold leads Redmi Note 8 by 1096.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Razr Fold
$1799
Redmi Note 8
$180

Price difference: $1619. Redmi Note 8 is cheaper by $1619.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (91/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (51/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (62/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (97/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi Note 8?

The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 60 points (77/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Redmi Note 8?

The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi Note 8?

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi Note 8?

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Redmi Note 8?

The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.