Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1799 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 65/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,818,396); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Razr Fold has the stronger camera (164 vs 128); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is noticeably lighter (253g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Lighter: 253g vs 285g
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 18 points higher (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 38/100; 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5311 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 68.1% 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (91/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (68/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Motorola Razr Fold is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.