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Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Razr 70 Ultra
Same question, two phones: which costs less over a 24-month contract, which is cheaper to buy outright, and what you actually get for the difference.
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Which is cheaper over 24 months?
Galaxy Z Flip8 — its best deal costs £791.80 including April rises, £340.16 less than the Razr 70 Ultra.
Which has the bigger screen and battery?
Screen: Galaxy Z Flip8 6.9″, Razr 70 Ultra 6.96″. Battery: Galaxy Z Flip8 4,300 mAh, Razr 70 Ultra 5,000 mAh.
Is it cheaper to buy either one outright?
Galaxy Z Flip8: £1,293 SIM-free plus SIM only. Razr 70 Ultra: £1,343. Compare with the contract totals above.
Galaxy Z Flip8£791.80
Razr 70 Ultra£1,131.96True total of the cheapest deal, April rises included
Live from retailers, rises estimated for a contract starting this month.
The Galaxy Z Flip8 is the cheaper of the two today: its best contract costs £791.80 over 24 months with April rises, against £1,131.96 for the Razr 70 Ultra — a gap of £340.16, or about £14.17 a month.
Prices checked 28 October 2026 · How we compare
Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Razr 70 Ultra, side by side
| Galaxy Z Flip8 | Razr 70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| True total (24 months) | £791.80 | £1,131.96 |
| Cheapest network | Talkmobile | iD Mobile |
| Upfront on that deal | £505 | £369 |
| Monthly on that deal | £11.95 | £29.99 |
| Lowest monthly anywhere | £11.95 | £29.99 |
| SIM-free price from | £1,149 | £1,199 |
| SIM-free + SIM only, 24 months | £1,293 | £1,343 |
| Contract deals tracked | 3,905 | 228 |
| Screen | 6.9 inches | 6.96 inches |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
| Weight | 180 g | 199 g |
| Released | July 2026 | May 2026 |
| Colours on sale | 3 | 2 |
Highlighted = better on that line. Prices live from retailers; specifications from our data partner’s catalogue.
Network by network
If you already know which network you want, here is the cheapest deal for each phone on it, April rises included.
| Network | Galaxy Z Flip8 | Razr 70 Ultra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodafone | £901 | £1,219 | £318 |
| iD Mobile | £1,011.96 | £1,131.96 | £120 |
| O2 | £1,107 | £1,707 | £600 |
Our verdict
On price, the Galaxy Z Flip8 wins: £340.16 less over two years once each network’s April rises are counted. That is £14.17 a month — enough to matter unless the Razr 70 Ultra does something you need.
On the spec sheet, the Razr 70 Ultra has the bigger screen (6.96 vs 6.9 inches), the Razr 70 Ultra has the larger battery (5,000 mAh), the Galaxy Z Flip8 is the newer phone (July 2026).
Buying outright: Galaxy Z Flip8 SIM-free plus SIM only costs £1,293, more than its cheapest contract; the Razr 70 Ultra costs £1,343, more than its contract.
Pick the Galaxy Z Flip8 if…
- You want the lowest monthly price — from £11.95 a month vs £29.99
- You want the lower total — £340.16 less over 24 months
- You prefer a lighter phone
- You want the newer model with longer support ahead
Pick the Razr 70 Ultra if…
- You want to pay less on the day — from £0 upfront vs £169
- You want the bigger screen
- Battery size matters most to you
FAQ
Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Razr 70 Ultra questions
Which is cheaper, the Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Razr 70 Ultra?
The Galaxy Z Flip8. Its cheapest contract costs £791.80 over 24 months including April rises, £340.16 less than the Razr 70 Ultra (£1,131.96).
What is the cheapest network for each?
For the Galaxy Z Flip8 it is Talkmobile (£505 upfront, £11.95 a month); for the Razr 70 Ultra it is iD Mobile (£369 upfront, £29.99 a month).
Is the Galaxy Z Flip8 bigger than the Razr 70 Ultra?
The Galaxy Z Flip8 has a 6.9-inch screen and the Razr 70 Ultra a 6.96-inch screen; they weigh 180 g and 199 g.
How much are they to buy outright?
SIM-free, the Galaxy Z Flip8 starts at £1,149 and the Razr 70 Ultra at £1,199, from retailers we track.