I tested the 100x zoom cameras of Samsung, Google, and Motorola phones – this model won

Google — one model is slipping behind its competitors in the super-resolution zoom category, while another shocked me.

About a month ago, I was in the midst of reviewing the Motorola Razr Fold while on a press trip to the Grand Canyon. The Razr Fold has a Super Res Zoom feature that will take a 100x photo and clean it up pretty convincingly. So, I saw a river in the distance and pulled out the Razr Fold to grab a shot. Also: Google Pixel vs. Samsung Galaxy: I've tested both brands extensively, and there's a clear winner Then, I remembered I had the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in my pocket. Samsung is like the OG of super res zoom, so I decided to grab the same shot. The only problem is that the Samsung shot looked really bad, while the Motorola — the folding Motorola — came out crispy. Here are the two, side by side. Side-by-side shots taken with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (left) and the Motorola Razr Fold (right). The Samsung sample is blurry and splotchy. The Razr Fold sample looks great on the small screen of the phone, but it gets a bit pixelated when you blow it up to a 100% crop. This is a theme you will notice over time. When I got home from the Grand Canyon, I wanted to see if this was a one-time thing or if this was a theme. Just for funsies, I added in another phone maker that also boasts super resolution zoom capabilities — the Pixel 10 Pro. I headed off to my local Six Flags amusement park here in Chicago and found some of the furthest shots I could find.  Also: Samsung vs.