Motorola Razr 50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Both devices score the same overall rating of 66/100. Key differences: the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3900); the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,797,821 vs 1,712,393); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Motorola Razr 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1797821 vs 1712393
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 5179
- Lighter: 168g vs 189g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 received the same MobileRank rating — 66/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 50 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1797821 | 1712393 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2640 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.4×74.0×7.1 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 50 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 50 Ultra
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 50 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 5.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
Both devices scored 66/100. They are identical on performance — 75/100 for both. The clearest difference is camera: better on the Samsung Galaxy S23 (67/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.