Motorola Razr (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra dominates with a superior 200MP main camera, 8K video recording, and exceptional 2200-nit display brightness versus Motorola's 64MP setup and 1400 nits. Performance favors Samsung with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and 12GB RAM against the Razr's midrange Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 with 8GB. Battery capacity tips significantly toward Samsung at 5000mAh with 45W charging, beating the Razr's 3800mAh and 30W charging. Durability also favors Samsung, featuring IP68 water resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 compared to the Razr's IP52 rating. Motorola's foldable design and 144Hz display offer unique appeal and better portability at $699, making it excellent for those prioritizing innovation and value. However, Samsung's $1199.99 flagship delivers substantially better overall camera, processing power, longevity, and display quality for professional users and power consumers. Galaxy S23 Ultra is the clear winner for comprehensive performance.
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 S23 Ultra if…
- →200 MP main camera with versatile 3x and 10x telephoto lenses
- →Built-in S Pen with Bluetooth air actions retained
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers class-leading performance
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 S23 Ultra
Pros
- 200 MP main camera with versatile 3x and 10x telephoto lenses
- Built-in S Pen with Bluetooth air actions retained
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers class-leading performance
- Bright 2200-nit display readable in direct sunlight
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Very heavy at 234 g, tiring for extended use
- Thick 8.9 mm body compared to rivals
- 45W charging is slow for a $1199 flagship
- No significant camera hardware upgrade over S22 Ultra main sensor
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 234 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 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 | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 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 | 2200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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