Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S23 has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,712,393 vs 1,420,808); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 184g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Motorola Razr 40 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (91/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1712393 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3800 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 5W
- Lighter: 168g vs 184g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 26/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra are nearly equal (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 40 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 1712393 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2640 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.8×74.0×7.0 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 5W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (67/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra are nearly equal (29/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.