Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy S8+
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $1799 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 86/100 vs 28/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8+ is noticeably lighter (173g vs 285g).
Motorola Razr Fold
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1799
- Better portability (74/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy S8+, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 58 points higher (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (71/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 0/100; 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 S8+ (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (74/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Samsung Galaxy S8+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1445 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $840 |
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S8+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 801.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $959. Samsung Galaxy S8+ was $959 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (81/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 58 points (86/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a better fit for everyday use.