Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $1799 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 86/100 vs 43/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17e has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 524,785); the Motorola Razr Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 285g).
Motorola Razr Fold
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1799
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 43 points higher (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (71/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 64/100; 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 M17e (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1980 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX9 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $140 |
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 651.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1659. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $1659 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.