Compare Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
In this technical comparison between the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 2484 x 2232 px (Main) | 2520 x 1080 px (Cover) for the Razr Fold versus 1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi) for the Galaxy Z Fold Special.
Choosing between these two Foldable Phones models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $2000 and ~$2,000 - $2,400.
| Specifications |
Motorola Razr Fold |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | July 2026 | October 2024 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 156.7 x 144.5 x 4.6 mm | Folded: 156.7 x 73.6 x 9.9 mm | Folded: 157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6 mm / Unfolded: 157.9 x 142.6 x 4.9 mm |
| Weight | 243g | 236 g |
| Build materials | Stainless steel hinge, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 (Cover), Vegan leather or "Diamond Piqué" etched finishes | Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (back) |
| Water/Dust rating | IP48 / IP49 (High-pressure water and dust resistance) | IP48 |
| Miscellaneous | Extremely slim 4.6mm profile when open; FIFA World Cup 2026 Special Edition available | 1.5mm thinner than the standard Z Fold6 |
| Display | ||
| Type | Foldable LTPO OLED, 1B colors (Main) | p-OLED (Cover) | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 8.1-inch (Main) | 6.6-inch (Cover) | 8.0 inches (Main) |
| Resolution | 2484 x 2232 px (Main) | 2520 x 1080 px (Cover) | 1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (Main) | 165Hz (Cover) | 120Hz |
| HDR support | HDR10+ / Dolby Vision | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 (Cover) / Anti-shock film (Main) | Ultra Flexible Glass (UFG) |
| Display (Cover) | 6000 nits peak brightness; 21:9 aspect ratio | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 px, 21:9 aspect ratio |
| Various | 6200 nits peak (Main); stylus support on both screens | 2,600 nits peak brightness |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 16 with Hello UX (7 years of OS/Security updates) | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 (Upgradable to Android 16 / One UI 8.0) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (up to 3.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Adreno 829 | Adreno 750 |
| Software Features | moto ai (Catch Me Up, Next Move), "Laptop Mode" trackpad, Smart Connect, Desk Display (Tent mode) | Full Galaxy AI suite, Circle to Search, Live Translate |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal storage | 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.0/4.1) | 512GB (UFS 4.0) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X (with RAM Boost support) | 16GB |
| Main Camera | ||
| Wide (main) | 50 MP Sony LYTIA-828, f/1.6, 1/1.28", OIS, PDAF | 200 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Multi-directional PDAF |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 122˚ FOV, AF (Macro Vision at 3.5cm) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ |
| Telephoto / periscope | 50 MP Sony LYTIA-600, 3x optical zoom, OIS, 100x Super Zoom Pro | 10 MP, f/2.4, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| OIS | Yes (Main and Telephoto) | Yes |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps (Dolby Vision), 1080p@120/240fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Inner selfie camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 (Quad Pixel) | 4 MP, f/1.8 (Under-display) |
| Cover selfie camera | 20 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Selfie Camera features | Auto Smile Capture, Night Vision, Portrait | HDR |
| Selfie Camera video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, Stereo | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stereo speakers | Yes, tuned by Sound by Bose | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Audio features | Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, Spatial Audio | 32-bit/384kHz audio, Tuned by AKG |
| Connectivity | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, Beidou, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No (typically omitted on Moto foldables) | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | Yes |
| Stylus support | Yes (Moto Pen Ultra supported on both displays) | No (The SE does not support the S Pen) |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Yes | Yes |
| Special Features | DXOMARK Gold Label camera, "Robot Phone" AI gestures | Samsung DeX |
| Battery | ||
| Battery type / capacity | 6,000mAh Silicon-Carbon | 4400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80W TurboPower (12 hours of use in 10-12 minutes) | 25W |
| Wireless charging | 50W TurboPower wireless | 15W |
| Reverse charging | 5W Reverse wired | - |
| Reverse wireless charging | - | 4.5W |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Pantone Blackened Blue, Pantone Lily White | Black Shadow |
| Inside the box | Phone, 80W TurboPower Charger (regional), USB-C Cable, Protective Case (Moto Pen Ultra sold separately or in a bundle) | - |
| Price | $2000 | ~$2,000 - $2,400 |
| Full Details | Razr Fold - Full Specifications | Galaxy Z Fold Special - Full Specifications |