Head to head · New Zealand
Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Motorola Razr 60: is the cheap foldable good enough?
This is the most interesting price gap in New Zealand phones right now, because the Razr 60 costs roughly half what the Z Flip8 does and folds in half just as convincingly. Samsung earns the premium on cameras, on the cover screen, and on a hinge with more generations of engineering behind it — if you are spending flagship money you should get the Flip. But halving the price of entry to a foldable is a serious argument, and for someone who wants the form factor rather than the camera, the Razr 60 is the sane purchase. Understand that both carry a durability question an ordinary slab phone does not: a folding screen has a crease and a moving part, and neither brand will pretend otherwise.
Source·Retailer listings, read by a person·Reviewed AUG 2026·Method
Spec by spec
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 5G (256GB) | Motorola Razr 60 5G (256GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Connectivity | 5G | 5G |
| Form factor | Clamshell foldable | Clamshell foldable |
| Colours | Graphite, Pink | Pantone Gibraltar Sea |
A tick marks the stronger spec on that row — not necessarily the one that matters to you.
Source·Manufacturer specification sheets·Reviewed AUG 2026·Method
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 5G (256GB) if…
You want the better cameras and cover screen, and you are buying at flagship money anyway.
Prices & specsBuy the Motorola Razr 60 5G (256GB) if…
You want the folding form factor for roughly half the price and can live with weaker cameras.
Prices & specsCommon questions
Are foldables durable enough for daily use now?
They are far better than the first generation, but a folding screen still has a crease and a hinge that can fail. If you are hard on phones, a conventional handset will outlast either of these.
Why is the Razr so much cheaper?
Mostly cameras and chip. Motorola positions the Razr as the accessible foldable rather than a flagship, and the savings come from components you may or may not care about.