Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (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 $1499 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads — 78/100 vs 70/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,379,591 vs 1,677,954); the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 234g).
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3379591 vs 1677954
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 234g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1499
- Better camera (73/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 scores 8 points higher (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 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 Ultra 2026 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (68/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3379591 | 1677954 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2992 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 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 | $1499 | $1199 |
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- 7.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 30W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 101.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (93/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 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 Ultra 2026 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (68/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 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 Ultra 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.