Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $1799 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 45/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $1799
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 38 points higher (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; 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 A17 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (70/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2047 | |
| 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 | 50W | 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 | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 451.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1652. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $1652 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (90/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (91/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (70/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 38 points (83/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
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 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).
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.