Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $1799 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 48/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $1799
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 35 points higher (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 46/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 M17 (90/100 vs 46/100). 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 M17 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (69/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1826 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1100 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 | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 403.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1669. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $1669 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 46/100).
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 M17 (91/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (69/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 35 points (83/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
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 M17?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.