Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone XS Max vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/25/2023 9:26 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:58 PM

Compare Motorola Razr 40 Ultra X Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB) Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1080x2640

12
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB)	vs	22 Advantages Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.1
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
+1242x2688 pixels17% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2640 pixels
+456 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	413 PPI
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Face unlock 2D
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP52 certified
2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)	vs	+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)66% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+189 grams (6.62 ounces)10% Lighter
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+6.99 millimeters (0.28 inches)10% Thinner
60Hz	vs	+165Hz175% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
6.5"	vs	+6.9"6% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP4% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 32MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3174 mAh	vs	+3800 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+30W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

27 Common items in both devices

512GB (498GB available) / 512GB (460GB available)

Super AMOLED / LTPO AMOLED

Dolby Vision/HDR10 / HDR10+

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Other model names	iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104	Lenovo Moto Razr 40 Ultra XT2321-1
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), China
Brand	Apple	Motorola
Release date	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018	6/5/2023, Announced: 6/1/2023
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	6.99 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)	73.95 x 170.83 millimeters (2.91 x 6.73 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus Folded: 15.1 x 73,95 x 88.4 mm
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2640 pixels (22:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	456 PPI	413 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	165Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen	1400nits[peak] HDR10+ 120% DCI-P3 Extra display: AMOLED 3.6" (1056x1066), 144Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
System version	iOS 12	Android 13
Firmware update	iOS 18	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-Core)	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 975396 (v9) Geekbench: 3645 (v5.1), 4045 (v6) GFXBench: 65fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	512GB (498GB available) NVMe (SSD)	512GB (460GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2104 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1921/A2104 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2101 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2102 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2108°1/3"1.12µmAF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3174 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	5W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID	• Colors: Infinite Black, Glacier Blue, Viva Magenta • Ready For • ThinkShield
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone XS Max (512GB)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.26W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)