Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1799 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 70/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,684,869); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Razr Fold has the stronger camera (164 vs 140); the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is noticeably lighter (234g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1684869
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 234g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1799
- Better display (88/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 13 points higher (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, 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 Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (52/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1684869 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5311 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (90/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (52/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.