Motorola Razr vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Drop Test: Which Is More Durable?

The foldable smartphone is now the latest trend in the industry and the two latest foldable phones are Motorola Razr and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, both featuring the clamshell design. However, the major disadvantage of these types of smartphones is limited repairability and low durability compared to flagship smartphones. 

Foldable smartphones are also quite expensive to get. Even the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, which is now the most affordable foldable smartphone, is priced at over $ 1,300 (around Rs. 98,200). So what will happen if you drop one of them on the ground? CNET attempted to find the answers by conducting a drop test with the two latest foldable smartphones, Motorola Razr and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.

The first test: 1-meter height, front side is faced down & display is closed

Motorola Razr’s secondary screen is cracked, but the cracks aren’t that big and don’t seem to affect its touch panel. The main display on the inside also works normally. 

Similar to its Motorola counterpart, the Galaxy Z Flip also gets minimal damages but the drop but its outer glass is broken and has more cracks. Meanwhile, cameras, main display, and rear panel are still in good condition.

The second test: 1.5-meter height, the display is open and faced down

The main display of the Motorola Razr is still intact & works well while its outer glass & upper frame have been cracked.

The Galaxy Z Flip made a surprise in the second drop test when there are only cracks and scratches at the edge of the display. 

Third test: 1.5-meter height & display is opened

The last test did a bit more damages to both phones, mostly their frames and outer glass.  But what's interesting is that the main display on the inside remains intact & works properly.

Overall, both foldable phones are more durable than they look. It could be because of the nature of the foldable display, which is flexible, making it less likely to break than standard smartphones. While the Motorola Razr is equipped with a plastic protective layer, the Galaxy Z Flip has a flexible glass layer. However, the outer glass of both phones is quite fragile and it can be greatly damaged when you accidentally drop the phones.