Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; launch prices were $1799 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,074,182); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Razr Fold has the stronger camera (164 vs 117); the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is noticeably lighter (228g vs 285g).
Motorola Razr Fold
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1074182
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3555
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 228g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1799
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (71/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 32/100; 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 S21 Ultra (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (52/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1074182 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3555 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 117 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 165.1×75.6×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $1199 |
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 267.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (91/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (52/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better fit for active users.