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Motorola, Google foldables quietly surpass Samsung in key areas, review finds

An Android Authority review argues that despite Samsung's superior specs, Motorola's Razor Fold and Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold offer design and practical features that make them more compelling daily choices.

AI News Feed · 2026-09-06 20:23

The review's author, who tested every book-style foldable released in the US this year, said that when ranking devices by how likely they are to earn a spot in his pocket, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra would come in last. He would pick both the Motorola Razr Fold and the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold over it, despite their weaker performance and hardware drawbacks. He would even go with the wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 over the Ultra model, accepting its limitations.

The Motorola Razr Fold features a 6,000mAh battery that delivers two days of real-world usage on a single charge, an 8.1-inch folding display which is the largest and brightest on the market, and support for the Moto Pen Ultra stylus. It is powered by the base Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, which does not align with the phone's $1,900 price point, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra clears it in overall performance with its overclocked Elite chip. However, the author said he is eager to overlook the mid-tier processor because of everything else the Razr Fold offers. It feels the most natural to hold of all the foldables he has used. Its vegan-leather back, developed in partnership with Pantone, and slightly larger cover screen make it look and feel more like a traditional smartphone than Samsung's Ultra model, according to the review.

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the only foldable with magnetic Qi2 support, allowing users to attach a wallet or stand without adding a case. It also remains the only foldable sold in the US with IP68 certification, meaning it is dust-tight. By contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra only support IP48, while the Razr Fold has extra IP48/IP49 protection against high-pressure and high-temperature water jets. But none of those phones are completely dustproof.

The author noted that flashy specs are no longer enough to win the foldable race, and praised Motorola and Google for focusing on design and features that affect daily use.