GoKawiilMoto Razr Ultra (left) vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 (right) Cesar Cadenas/Kerry Wan/ZDNET
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If you're the retro type, or you just want a small, pocketable device, a flip phone is the way to go. In the U.S., you can buy a flip phone from two smartphone makers: Motorola and Samsung. Samsung just launched the Galaxy Z Flip 8 at its Unpacked event, and Motorola recently launched the Razr Ultra (2026). Sure, there are other flip phones out there, but these are your two top choices.
Also: I turned my Moto Razr into a tiny workstation - and wrote this entire story on it
Motorola also has two smaller devices: the Moto Razr and the Moto Razr Plus, but to level the playing field, we'll focusing on the flagships. Wondering whether to go with Samung's new offering or Motorola's? Let's break it down.
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Moto Razr Ultra (2026) Cover display 4.1-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 2,600 nits 4-inch AMOLED, 165Hz, 3,000 nits Inner display 6.9-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 2,600 nits 7-inch AMOLED, 165Hz, 5,000 nits Weight 180g 199g Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile RAM/Storage 12GB / 256GB, 12GB / 512GB 16GB / 512 GB Battery 4,300mAh with 25W wired charging, 15W Wireless
5,000mAh with 68W wired charging, 30W wireless
Cameras 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP selfie 50MP wide, 50MP ultrawide Price Starting at $1,199
Starting at $1,499
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