Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1499 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads — 78/100 vs 60/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,379,591 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3379591 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: 30W vs 11W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 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
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1499
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 scores 18 points higher (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads (64/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 — 66/100, 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 Ultra 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3379591 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2992 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 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 | $1499 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- 7.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 30W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 174.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Sony Xperia 1 III was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.