Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Samsung's next foldable has serious competition

We don't have as much foldable phone competition in the U.S. as in markets like Asia, where there are many more options. And while it doesn't happen often, we finally have a new entrant in the book-style foldable space this year with the Motorola Razr Fold.

Motorola first showcased the Razr Fold at CES 2026, but the company has now made it available across the U.S. As a brand that's been making flip-style foldables for years, Motorola is now stepping into the book-style category, and the Razr Fold brings some real competition to Samsung and Google in this space.

It's also been about a year since the Galaxy Z Fold 7 launched, which means the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected this year. While it's not official yet, there are already plenty of leaks and early details that give us a rough idea of what to expect. So here's a speculative look at how Samsung's next foldable could compare to the Motorola Razr Fold and what you can expect when it finally arrives.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Pricing and availability

Motorola officially launched the Razr Fold in the U.S. on April 29, 2026. The book-style foldable will be available for pre-order from Best Buy and the company's online store starting May 14, 2026, and will go on sale from May 21, 2026.

While companies like Samsung have been increasing prices, Motorola has priced the Razr Fold at $1,900. That undercuts the Galaxy Z Fold 7 by $100, which starts at $2,000. The Razr Fold comes in a single configuration with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, which means compared to a similar variant, it undercuts the Galaxy Z Fold 7 by around $300.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 isn't here yet, but it's expected to launch sometime in July this year. According to recent leaks, Samsung is planning an event in London on July 22, 2026, where it could unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and the rumored Galaxy Wide Fold.

There aren't any solid rumors around pricing yet, but if the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is anything to go by, the Fold 8 could start at around $2,000 for the base 256GB model, with the 512GB variant likely landing closer to $2,200.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Design and display

The Moto Razr Fold, at first glance, doesn't feel like an entirely new direction for Motorola. It sticks to the company's familiar design language, with a clean back, the Motorola's "M" logo in the center, a Razr logo at the bottom, and a squarish camera module housing the triple camera setup.

In typical Motorola fashion, the Razr Fold comes in PANTONE colors like PANTONE Blackened Blue and PANTONE Lily White. It also has slightly rounded corners, which somewhat resemble the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, though not as much, along with polished aluminum rails that complement the back panel.

On the other hand, Samsung made some big changes to the Galaxy Z Fold lineup with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, making it wider and noticeably slimmer than before. It looks like Samsung will continue with a similar approach for the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Recently leaked CAD renders (via Android Headlines) suggest that Samsung will stick with a familiar design, meaning a vertically stacked triple camera setup, a clean back, sharper corners, and flat edges.

In terms of dimensions as well, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to be very close to its predecessor, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. According to leaks, it might even be slightly thicker than the Galaxy Z Fold 7, possibly for a good reason (hint: a larger battery).

Even then, it'll likely still be slimmer than the Razr Fold. The Razr Fold is expected to be both thicker and heavier in comparison. It measures around 5.7 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches when folded, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could stay close to the Z Fold 7's dimensions of 6.24 x 2.87 x 0.35 inches

When it comes to weight, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will also likely be lighter than the Razr Fold, which comes in at around 244g.

Coming to the displays, this is where Motorola seems to have put a lot of focus. The Razr Fold ships with a large 6.6-inch P-OLED cover display, which is a 10-bit panel protected by Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3.

The company claims it can hit up to 6,000 nits of peak brightness and is Pantone validated for color accuracy. It also supports Dolby Vision, but what really stands out is the 165Hz refresh rate on the cover display, something you don't usually see on foldable phones.

On the inside, the Razr Fold offers what is currently the largest internal display on a foldable phone in the U.S., an 8.1-inch 2K panel. It goes up to 6,200 nits of peak brightness and supports a 120Hz refresh rate.

There haven't been any solid leaks around the Galaxy Z Fold 8's display yet, but Samsung will likely stick to a similar approach as before. The main upgrade this time could be a less visible crease. We've already seen "zero-feel" crease implementations on devices like the Oppo Find N6, and it looks like Samsung might finally bring something similar to its foldables this year.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Hardware and specs

At this price point, you usually expect top-tier hardware and specs, and that's exactly what you get with the Motorola Razr Fold. It ships with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset (not the top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5), but from what we've seen, it's still a very capable chip.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8, however, will likely have the edge here. It's expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the same chip used in the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which sits a tier above the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 on the Razr Fold. That said, the Razr Fold brings some seriously strong hardware in other areas that Samsung might not match.

For starters, the Moto Razr Fold comes with a standard configuration of 512GB storage and 16GB RAM, whereas the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will likely start at 256GB and charge extra if you want the same 512GB setup.

The Razr Fold also packs a massive 6,000mAh battery, which is the largest we've seen on a foldable in the U.S. market. On top of that, it supports 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, something most foldables still don't come close to.

Another hardware advantage for Motorola is the stylus support. The Razr Fold supports the Moto Pen Ultra, which you can use for note-taking or doodling on the large inner display. It's sold separately for around $100, but the phone supports it natively. The Galaxy Z Fold 8, on the other hand, will likely continue without S Pen support.

Samsung is rumored to bump the battery on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to 5,000mAh, which would be a big jump compared to previous generations. It's also expected to support up to 45W wired charging this year. But even with those upgrades, it still won't match what the Razr Fold is offering on paper.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Cameras

Coming to the camera setup, the Moto Razr Fold features a triple camera system on the back. It includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide with a 122-degree field of view, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, which Motorola says can go up to 100x super zoom.

On the front, the cover display houses a 32MP selfie camera, while the inner display uses a 20MP sensor. In terms of video, the Razr Fold supports up to 8K at 30fps and 4K at up to 60fps.

For the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Samsung had already upgraded the main sensor to 200MP on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and it looks like the focus this year might be on the other sensors. According to leaks, the ultra-wide could move from 12MP to 15MP, while the telephoto may go from 10MP to 12MP, while still retaining 3x optical zoom.

That said, we'll do a proper camera comparison once the Galaxy Z Fold 8 launches, so stay tuned for that.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Which will be the best?

The Moto Razr Fold might be Motorola's first move into the book-style foldable market, but the company has been making foldables for over seven years now, and the Razr Fold looks like a strong entry.

It brings a large display, a big battery with some of the fastest wired charging we've seen on a foldable (even compared to many flagship phones), along with a capable triple camera setup and stylus support, making it a pretty compelling option.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 isn't official yet, and while it looks like Samsung might stick to incremental upgrades this time, it could still end up being a solid foldable overall. We'll have to wait for the official launch to see how it really shapes up.