Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $1099 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads — 77/100 vs 45/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Motorola Razr 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $1099
- Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra scores 32 points higher (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Motorola Razr 70 Ultra — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 70 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2047 | |
| Display | 7.0" pOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2992 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.5×74.0×7.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 7.0" pOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 463.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $952. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $952 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (95/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (60/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (61/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 32 points (77/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads on camera score (60/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.