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Samsung is miles ahead of Motorola smartphones: Galaxy Z Flip8 is best choice for audio fans

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Review
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Review
In our review, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip8 clearly outclasses Motorola's Razr series in terms of audio. The stereo speakers of the Galaxy phone deliver the best sound quality for a compact flip phone. For buyers who place a high value on audio performance, the Galaxy Z Flip8 is the clear choice among today's compact foldables.

In our review of the Galaxy Z Flip8, the new Samsung foldable smartphone proves to be unrivaled in several areas, particularly when it comes to the speaker system. Read our review to find out why the Galaxy Z Flip8 stands out so much in the foldable segment.

A direct comparison of our pink-noise measurements quickly makes it clear that Motorola, with its Razr 70 Plus and Razr 70 Ultra, is no match for Samsung when it comes to sound quality. The differences begin with the maximum sound pressure level. Here, we measured a significantly higher value of nearly 92 dB(A) for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, while the Motorola Razr 70 Plus and Ultra both registered below 84 dB(A). Samsung thus offers substantial volume headroom that can pay off in loud environments.

The Samsung Galaxy smartphone has significantly better speakers than its Motorola rivals

Pink-Noise Measurement of the Galaxy Z Flip8
Pink-Noise Measurement of the Galaxy Z Flip8

Even at volumes below the maximum, the Galaxy Z Flip8 delivers a significantly more linear audio experience across the audible frequency range in our test. While the Samsung phone provides some bass response, its Motorola rivals have virtually no depth.

Our measurements of the Galaxy Z Flip8 also confirm a strong listening experience in the treble range. Here, the Razr’s speakers roll off very early, while the Samsung phone delivers a much more linear sound.

If you value loud and clear sound in your compact foldable phone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is the way to go. The Samsung phone not only beats the Motorola Razr 70 Plus and the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra in maximum volume, but it also completely outclasses the Razr models in the low- and high-frequency ranges.

In terms of value for money, the Galaxy Z Flip8 is also a good choice for potential foldable buyers. The Samsung phone starts at around $1,200 (MSRP, available on Amazon.com), making it significantly cheaper than Motorola’s premium flip phone.

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Marcus Herbrich, 2026-09-16 (Update: 2026-09-13)