Motorola Razr (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Verdict
Motorola's Razr 2023 delivers impressive value in a compact foldable package with its 144Hz pOLED main display and solid camera setup, but Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra commands premium positioning with superior specs across nearly every dimension. Samsung offers a larger 6.8-inch display with higher 1440p resolution, more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and versatile quad camera system featuring dual telephoto lenses and 8K video recording. Battery capacity heavily favors Samsung at 5000 mAh versus 3800 mAh, with faster 45W charging. Samsung's IP68 rating and superior materials also provide better durability. While the Razr's foldable form factor and 144Hz refresh rate are innovative, the Galaxy S22 Ultra's camera versatility, raw performance, and battery life justify its $500 premium for demanding users. For value-conscious buyers, the Razr remains competitive; for flagship enthusiasts, Samsung prevails.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Razr (2023) if…
- →Most affordable clamshell foldable at $699 launch price
- →Stylish vegan leather finish and compact folded design
- →144Hz pOLED main display is smooth and vibrant
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra if…
- →Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- →Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- →108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Motorola Razr (2023)
Pros
- Most affordable clamshell foldable at $699 launch price
- Stylish vegan leather finish and compact folded design
- 144Hz pOLED main display is smooth and vibrant
- 64 MP main camera produces good daylight photos
- Compact folded form factor fits easily in any pocket
Cons
- Very small 1.5-inch cover screen limits quick interactions
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 mid-range chip limits performance
- 3800 mAh battery barely gets through a full day
- IP52 water resistance is minimal for a $699 phone
- Only 5W wireless charging is essentially unusable
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Pros
- Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- 108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot under sustained load
- Very heavy and thick body
- 108 MP sensor replaced by 200 MP in the S23 Ultra
- Only 8 GB RAM on base storage variant
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 229 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP 10x periscope + 10 MP 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.8 inches |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 3088 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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