Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Motorola Razr 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Better camera (67/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Motorola Razr 70 Ultra — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (83/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 70 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.0" pOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2992 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.5×74.0×7.2 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 7.0" pOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S23 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (61/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (83/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.