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I compared Samsung, Motorola, and Google's premium foldable phones - and I'd buy this one

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Why This Matters

This comparison highlights the evolving landscape of premium foldable smartphones, emphasizing how different designs and features cater to diverse consumer preferences. As foldables become more mainstream, understanding their unique advantages helps consumers make informed choices, and pushes manufacturers to innovate further in this competitive space.

Key Takeaways

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Motorola's first-ever book-style foldable is finally here. After checking it out at CES and MWC earlier this year, I was curious to see the price tag and how it compares to two popular models from Samsung and Google. I have tried all three foldables and have some thoughts.

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Each one of them has its unique appeal, but that doesn't mean all three hold equal value. Some might prefer a thin, lightweight design, while others might want a more durable form factor. Here's how the new Motorola Razr Fold compares to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. And which one's perfect for you.

You should buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 if…

1. You want the slimmest and lightest foldable phone

Samsung surprised me with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 last year. While I'm looking forward to what it does with the Fold 8, the current-gen. foldable remains the best-looking foldable in the US right now. The updated slim and lightweight design is more comfortable to hold and use than larger flagship phones like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra.

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At 215 grams, it is one of the most comfortable big phones on the market right now. The Google and Motorola foldables don't stand a chance if you want a folding screen form factor but are used to a slab phone design. At just 8.9mm thin when folded and 4.2mm when unfolded, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the closest a folding phone has gotten to a slab phone.

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