Galaxy Z Flip vs. Motorola Razr vs. Galaxy Fold: Foldable phones go head to head

Samsung recently announced its Galaxy Z Flip 5G, an upgraded version of its inaugural clamshell called that sold out within days of its release. 

At $1,450 (about £1,120 or AU$2020), the Galaxy Z Flip 5G costs $70 more than the New Galaxy Z Flip cost when it was released in the US in February. For that extra cost, you get 5G capabilities and Qualcomm’s upgraded Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset (as opposed to 2019’s Snapdragon 855 Plus processor). In fact, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G is the superior Samsung phone to feature that CPU, which promises to enable faster Wi-Fi download speeds, render graphics faster and help batteries last longer. 

Samsung’s new phone will join a tiny but growing collection of foldable phones counting the Galaxy Fold and the new Z Fold 2 — and the Microsoft Surface Duo, which was also just released this month. In February, Motorola launched a revamped version of its iconic Razr called for $1,500 — and a second version of the foldable Motorola Razr was also just announced last week. The Fold, which damages nearly $2,000, opens up like a book, unlike the Razr and the Z Flip. This pricier, larger and heavier Samsung foldable also comes with a significantly larger battery and a more full camera setup.

For a full comparison, take a look at CNET’s specs chart below.

Galaxy Z Flip specs vs. Galaxy Fold vs. Moto Razr

	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip	Samsung Galaxy Fold	Motorola Razr
Display size	Internal: 6.7 inches Dynamic OLED with folding glass (UTG) External: 1.1 inches Super AMOLED	Internal: 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED External: 1.1-inch Super AMOLED	Internal: 7.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED (plastic) / External: 4.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED (Gorilla Glass 6)	Internal: 6.2-inch, foldable OLED External: 2.7-inch glass OLED
Resolution	2,636×1,080 + 300×112 pixels	2,636×1,080 + 300×112 pixels	2,152×1,536 + 1,680×720 pixels	2,142×876 + 800×600 pixels
Pixel density	425 ppi (internal) / 303 ppi (external)	425 ppi (internal) / 303 ppi (external)	362 ppi (internal screen)	373 ppi (internal screen)
Dimensions (Inches)	Folded: 2.99×3.44×0.62 ~ 0.68 in / Unfolded: 2.99×6.59×0.27 ~0.28 in	Folded: 2.99×3.44×0.62 ~ 0.68 in / Unfolded: 2.99×6.59×0.27 ~0.28 in	Folded: 6.3×2.5×0.6 in / Unfolded: 6.3×4.6×0.3 in	Unfolded: 6.8×2.8×0.28 in / Folded: 3.7×2.8×0.55 in
Dimensions (Millimeters)	Folded: 736x874x174mm. Unfolded: 73.6×167.3×7.2mm.	Folded: 73.6×87.4×15.4 ~17.3 mm / Unfolded: 73.6×167.3×6.9 ~ 7.2 mm	Folded: 62.8x161x15.7mm ~ 17.1mm / Unfolded: 117.9x161x6.9mm ~ 7.6mm	Unfolded: 172×7 2×6.9mm / Folded: 94x72x14mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams)	6.46 oz; 183g	6.46 oz; 183g	9.7 oz; 276g	7.2 oz; 205g
Mobile software	Android 10	Android 10	Android 9	Android 9
Camera	12 megapixels (main), 12 megapixel (wide angle)	12-megapixel (wide-angle), 12-megapixel (ultra wide-angle)	12-megapixel (wide-angle), 16-megapixel (ultra wide-angle), 12-megapixel (telephoto)	16-megapixel external (f/1.7, dual pixel AF), 5-megapixel internal
Front-facing camera	10-megapixel	10-megapixel	Two 10-megapixel, 8-megapixel 3D depth	Same as main 16-megapixel external
Video capture	4K (HDR 10+)	4K (HDR 10+)	4K (HDR 10+)	4K
Processor	Snapdragon 865 Plus	Snapdragon 855 Plus	Snapdragon 855	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
Storage	256GB	256GB	512GB	128GB
RAM	8GB	8GB	12GB	6GB
Expandable storage	No	No	No	No
Battery	3,300mAh	3,300mAh	4,380mAh	2,510mAh
Fingerprint sensor	Side	Side	Power button	Below screen
Connector	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
Headphone jack	No	No	No	None
Special features	5G, Reversible wireless charging, foldable display	Foldable display; wireless PowerShare; wireless charging; fast charging	Foldable point to, wireless charging, fast charging	Foldable point to, eSIM, Motorola gestures, splashproof
Price off-contract (USD)	$1,450	$1,380	$1,980	$1,499
Price (GBP)	Converts to throughout £1,120	£1,300	£2,000	Converts to throughout £1,160
Price (AUD)	Converts to throughout AU$2,020	Converts to about $1,920	Converts to throughout $2,760	Converts to about $2,090