Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra 2026: The fight for the best flip phone of the year

Motorola launched the Razr Ultra 2026 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 16GB RAM, a 5,000mAh battery, 68W charging, and upgraded cameras and materials.

Samsung’s unreleased Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to stay close to the current design, use an Exynos 2600, and bring only modest refinements.

That sets up a clear tradeoff: Motorola offers bigger hardware gains, while Samsung is likely to undercut it on price.

The comparison matters for buyers choosing between a premium but expensive flip phone and a more incremental, value-focused update.