Motorola Razr 40 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Motorola Razr 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 56/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr 40 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 859,516); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 40
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Motorola Razr 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (34/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2785
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 5W
- Lighter: 162g vs 188g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 18 points higher (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 40 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 40 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2640 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 40
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 40
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 40
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 5W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 40 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Razr 40 by 69.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Razr 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (77/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 40 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Motorola Razr 40 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 40 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Razr 40 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.