Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Moto Razr Ultra: I've spent time with both, here's what I prefer

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Moto Razr Ultra (left) vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 (right)

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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.

Funny enough, neither of these phones really upgraded their specifications this year, relying instead largely on software experiences to justify the new model. That said, Samsung was already starting from a position of strength, and it upgraded the one specification that people generally look for: the processor.