Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads — 78/100 vs 74/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,379,591 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3379591 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1499
- Better camera (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 scores 4 points higher (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads (64/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 Ultra 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (89/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3379591 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9100 | |
| Display | 7.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2992 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.5×74.0×7.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- 7.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 30W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 19.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (77/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (64/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (89/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.