Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $1799 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 77/100 vs 27/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 285g).
Motorola Razr Fold
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1890
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 285g
- Cheaper: $147 vs $1799
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 50 points higher (77/100 vs 27/100). 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 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (100/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1890 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $1799 | $147 |
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 553.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1652. Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper by $1652.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (91/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (62/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (100/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 50 points (77/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.