Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1499 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads — 78/100 vs 71/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,379,591 vs 2,994,112); the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is thinner (7.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3379591 vs 2994112
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
- Lighter: 197g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1499
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 scores 7 points higher (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads (64/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 — 66/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3379591 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9293 | |
| Display | 7.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2992 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.5×74.0×7.2 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- 7.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 30W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $204. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $204 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (95/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.