Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: A Detailed Comparison
Motorola recently introduced its first foldable smartphone in India, the Motorola Razr Fold. Priced at Rs 1,39,999, it is the company's most expensive smartphone to date. It features a triple 50MP Pro-Grade Foldable Camera System, utilizing advanced Sony LYTIA 828 and Sony LYTIA 600 sensors. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and carries an IP48+IP49 rating. It houses a 6000 mAh battery, an 8.1-inch internal display, and a 6.6-inch external screen. Running Android 16, Motorola has promised seven years of Android OS and security updates for the Razr Fold.
At this price point, the Razr Fold competes directly with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which starts at Rs 1,74,999. Here is a detailed comparison of the two foldable smartphones across design, performance, cameras, battery, and software.
Design
The Motorola Razr Fold measures 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm when unfolded and 160.1 x 73.6 x 10.1 mm when folded, weighing 243 grams. In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 measures 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm unfolded and 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm folded, weighing 215 grams. The Samsung device is slightly lighter and thinner when folded.
Display
The Razr Fold sports an 8.1-inch LTPO pOLED main screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 6200 nits peak brightness, alongside a 6.6-inch LTPO pOLED cover screen with 165Hz and 6000 nits. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 features an 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display with 120Hz and 2600 nits, plus a 6.5-inch AMOLED 2X cover screen with 120Hz. Motorola offers larger, brighter displays.
Performance
Both devices run on top-tier chipsets: the Razr Fold uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Galaxy Z Fold 7 employs the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both offer 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM and storage options up to 1TB UFS 4.0/4.1. Performance is expected to be comparable, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite having a slight edge in raw power.
Cameras
The Razr Fold features a triple 50MP rear camera setup (50MP main + 50MP ultrawide + 50MP telephoto) and dual front cameras: a 20MP inner and 32MP cover camera. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 boasts a 200MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP telephoto, with 10MP front cameras. Samsung's main camera offers higher resolution, but Motorola's triple 50MP setup provides versatility.
Battery and Charging
The Razr Fold packs a 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W wired, 50W wireless, and 5W reverse charging. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a 4400 mAh battery with 25W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse charging. Motorola offers a significantly larger battery and faster charging speeds.
Software and Updates
Both smartphones run Android 16, with Motorola featuring Moto AI and Gemini integration, while Samsung uses One UI 8. Both companies promise seven years of Android OS and security updates.
In summary, the Motorola Razr Fold offers larger displays, a bigger battery, faster charging, and a versatile camera system at a lower price, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is lighter, has a higher-resolution main camera, and a more refined foldable design.
