Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1499 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 leads — 78/100 vs 77/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,379,591); the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is thinner (7.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 better?
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $1499 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3379591
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 scores 1 points higher (78/100 vs 77/100). 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 VIII — 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100). 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 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3379591 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2992 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.5×74.0×7.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- 7.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 30W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 by 12.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (95/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
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 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 1 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 VIII?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.