Motorola Razr 40 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Razr 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 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 56/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 859,516); the Motorola Razr 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 40
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Razr 40 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 214g
- Better display (91/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 5W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 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 (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (73/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 40 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2640 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 64 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 | 128GB / 256GB | 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 | 170.8×74.0×7.4 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 40
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 40
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 40
- 4200 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 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Razr 40 by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 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 (86/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (61/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (73/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 40 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr 40 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.