Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1099 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Motorola Razr 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Razr 70 Ultra — 64/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 70 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.0" pOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2992 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.5×74.0×7.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 7.0" pOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 153.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Motorola Razr 70 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads on camera score (60/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.