Apple iPhone 17 vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (3800 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,420,808); the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 4688
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 5W
- Lighter: 177g vs 184g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Motorola Razr 40 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 3800 vs 3692 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra are nearly equal (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Motorola Razr 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 3800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 5W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 170.8×74.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 5W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (88/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (86/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra are nearly equal (29/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users.