Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy A12

The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 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 — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 285g).

The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 91
Battery 71
Portability 52
Value for money 76
Samsung Galaxy A12
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 29
Battery 52
Portability 46
Value for money 28
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 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 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (98/100 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 (71/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 28/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 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 (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

Motorola Razr Fold: The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A12: The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Razr Fold Samsung Galaxy A12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 3942923 199111
Geekbench Single 3640 476
Geekbench Multi 11033 828
Display 8.1" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" 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 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
91
camera
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Razr Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A12 MediaTek Helio P35
30/100 -1880.3%
199111 AnTuTu

Motorola Razr Fold leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1880.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Razr Fold
$1799
Samsung Galaxy A12
$180

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 (98/100 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 (71/100 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 56 points (86/100 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 86/100, 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 (98/100 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, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.