Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 66/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,656,761); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Razr Fold has the stronger camera (164 vs 133); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1799
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 17 points higher (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Motorola Razr Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (83/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5311 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Samsung Galaxy S23 was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Motorola Razr Fold are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (68/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (83/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr Fold is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.