Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 1,420,808); the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (184g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Razr 40 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 184g vs 214g
- Better display (91/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 5W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (61/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 40 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3939244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2640 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.8×74.0×7.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 5W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (86/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (61/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.