Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $1799 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 30/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 828
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1799
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 53 points higher (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 26/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 828 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1435.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1619. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $1619 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (90/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 53 points (83/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.