Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1799 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 48/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
- Lighter: 271g vs 285g
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, 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 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 4/100; 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 Z Fold3 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 2208x1768 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX9 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 285 g | 271 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 169.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (90/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (91/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (68/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 35 points (83/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.