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I’ve been an Android fan since I was 16. In the 14 years since then, Samsung has been the immovable force in the Android world. I never thought that would change, but then again, I never thought I’d use something besides a Samsung phone as my daily driver, but here we are.
I’m not the only one giving other brands a try — in the US, Motorola has captured 50% of the foldable market with flip phones alone. And with the Razr Fold on the horizon, I think Samsung should be worried.
Would you buy a Razr Fold over the Galaxy Z Fold 7? 20 votes Yes 60 % No 25 % I don't use foldables 15 %
Samsung’s hardware is embarrassing
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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 was a step in the right direction for Samsung. After years of stagnation, the thinner design that didn’t compromise on camera or battery hardware, compared to its predecessor, felt huge. It still didn’t compare to what Chinese manufacturers like OPPO were doing with the Find N5, but it was easily the best foldable sold in the US. That wasn’t difficult when its competition was the disappointing Pixel 10 Pro Fold and aged OnePlus Open.
Motorola’s Razr Fold is changing that. I know we haven’t had much time with it yet, but on paper, the Razr Fold embarrasses the Z Fold 7 in almost every way. In the camera department, you’d be forgiven for thinking the Z Fold 7 may hold its ground thanks to a 200MP main sensor. But as someone who’s lived with Samsung’s 200MP cameras across the Galaxy S23 Ultra, S24 Ultra, and the Fold 7 itself, I don’t think Samsung stands a chance. More important than megapixel count is how much light a phone’s camera can capture, and the Razr Fold’s 50MP camera has some advantages.
On paper, the Razr Fold embarrasses the Z Fold 7 in almost every way.
By spreading fewer pixels over a similar sensor size, each one can capture more light. The Razr Fold’s primary camera has a pixel size of 1.6 microns, while the 200MP unit on the Fold 7 has a pixel size of just 0.6 microns. The Razr also has a wider aperture of f/1.6, compared to the Fold 7’s f/1.7. I know there’s more to making a good camera than hardware specs like this. The image signal processor and imaging software play important roles, but I haven’t been satisfied with Samsung’s entire imaging pipeline for years.
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