Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr 50 Ultra: Which is India’s Best Flip Smartphone in 2024?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 got some major upgrades at Samsung's latest Unpacked event in Paris. And while the clamshell foldable smartphone market has seen competition in recent years, the only credible threat to Samsung's dominance is the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra. Now, let's find out what are the key differences between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr 50 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6	Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC
Main Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2640 pixels) LTPO AMOLED Display, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2,600 nits Peak Brightness	Main Display: 6.9-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2640 pixels) LTPO AMOLED Display, 165Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3,000 nits Peak Brightness
Cover Display: 3.4-inch HD+ AMOLED (720 x 748 pixels), 306 PPI, 2,600 nits Peak Brightness	Cover Display: 4-inch LTPO AMOLED (1272 x 1080 pixels), 165Hz, 413 PPI, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2400 nits Peak Brightness
12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB	12GB/512GB
Rear Cameras: 50 MP with OIS, Dual-Pixel PDAF, f/1.8 + 12 MP (Ultrawide), f/2.2	Rear Cameras: 50 MP with OIS, Dual-Pixel PDAF, f/1.7 + 50 MP (Telephoto), f/2.0, 2x Optical Zoom
Front Camera: 10 MP, f/2.2	Front Camera: 32 MP, f/2.4
4,000 mAh, 25W Wired Charging (No Adapter), 15W Wireless Charging	4,000 mAh, 45W Wired Charging, 15W Wireless Charging
IPX8, IP48 Rating	IPX8 Rating
Starting Price Rs 1,09,999	Starting Price Rs 94,999

Design, Display, Build

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 opts for a glass back panel with Gorilla Glass 2 protection on the cover display and an aluminum frame. The Razr 50 Ultra, on the other hand, features a leather back panel with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the cover screen. Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is slightly sleeker and lighter than the Razr 50 Ultra.

The noticeable difference here is that the cover display on the Razr 50 Ultra encompasses the entire back panel, while the Galaxy Z Flip 6's cover screen appears to be shaped like a folder, leaving the two camera sensors out of the display area. Both flip smartphones offer IPX8 water resistance, although the Z Flip 6's IP48 rating should protect against larger dust particles.

Both phones feature LTPO AMOLED main displays with an FHD+ resolution. However, the Razr 50 Ultra has a slightly brighter inner display and supports Dolby Vision. It also has a higher 165Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the Razr 50 Ultra also has a larger cover screen.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr 50 Ultra: Specs Comparison

In terms of display quality, the cover screen on the Razr 50 Ultra has the Z Flip 6 beat. Additionally, the Razr 50 Ultra can run just about any app or game on its cover screen, offering much more flexibility and making it more functional than the outer display on the Z Flip 6.

Performance, Software, Battery

In terms of performance, the Galaxy Z Flip 6's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip makes it the most powerful clamshell foldable to date, so there's no question of the Razr 50 Ultra even coming close here. Both the Razr 50 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 6 boasts a wealth of AI features to improve performance and provide a more seamless user experience.

However, Motorola's software is rather clean and free of bloatware, whereas the Galaxy Z Flip 6 goes heavy on pre-installed apps. On the flip side, Samsung offers much better software support and a more consistent upgrade cycle than Motorola, giving it an edge in terms of longevity.

Both the Razr 50 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 6 feature a similar sized battery, although we'd have to give Motorola the edge here as the flagship chip on the Flip 6 will consume more power. Both phones support fast wired and wireless charging, although Motorola's wired charging support is faster.

Cameras

For optics, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra features a 50 MP Samsung ISOCELL GN8 primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture, PDAF, and OIS support. The main camera is accompanied by a 50 MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 telephoto shooter with an f/2.0 aperture and PDAF. Up front, there's a 32 MP OmniVision OV32B selfie camera with an f/2.5 aperture.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fip 6 gets an upgraded 50 MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture dual-pixel PDAF, and OIS support. The 12 MP ultrawide and 10 MP front cameras are the same as those on the Galaxy Z Flip 5. It is worth noting that we are yet to test out the cameras on both flip smartphones.

However, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 recently received the flagship treatment with an upgrade to the main camera. Samsung also heavily relies on software and with the aid of AI, the Z Flip 6's camera is going to get a significant boost. If we were to choose one of the two for camera performance, it would have to be the Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr 50 Ultra: Final Thoughts

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 does have an edge over the Razr 50 Ultra in terms of hardware and build quality. Samsung also offers better software support and AI features over the Razr 50 Ultra. On the flip side, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra takes a major win on the display front. Fortunately for Motorola, display plays a pivotal role on a clamshell foldable.

Not only does Motorola have the largest cover screen of any flip smartphone, but it is also the most functional with the widest range of apps supported. If we had to pick between one of the two, it would be the Razr 50 Ultra for the utility of the second screen and the lower price tag. However, for those who prefer better cameras, performance, and software reliability we'd recommend the Galaxy Z Flip 6.