Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1099 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,684,869); the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes Motorola Razr 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1684869
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Motorola Razr 70 Ultra — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (68/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 70 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1684869 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.0" pOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2992 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.5×74.0×7.2 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 7.0" pOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Motorola Razr 70 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (68/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.