Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) vs Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 vs Motorola Razr 40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2024 7:21 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:30 PM

Compare Motorola Razr 40 X Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Motorola Razr 40 (128GB) Compare Google Pixel 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1080x2640

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)

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!

15 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	vs	9 Advantages Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+424 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	413 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4575 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4200 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage 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
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)21% Thinner
OLED	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
120Hz	vs	+144Hz20% 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
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1080x2640 pixels10% Higher resolution screen
6.2"	vs	+6.9"11% Larger screen
(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP24% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 10.5MP	vs	+(front) 32MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
27W	vs	+30W11% 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.

34 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, plastic back

HDR10+

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

+27 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
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Model	Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Razr 40 (128GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 8 G9BQD	Lenovo Moto Razr 40 XT2323-1
Country or region available	Canada, USA	China
Brand	Google	Motorola
Release date	10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023	6/21/2023, Announced: 6/1/2023
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)	73.95 x 170.82 millimeters (2.91 x 6.73 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, plastic back Folded: 15.8 x 73,95 x 88.2 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
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
Display type	OLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2640 pixels (22:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	413 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	144Hz
Display features	2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	1400nits[peak] HDR10+ 120% DCI-P3 Extra display: AMOLED 1.5" (194x368) Gorilla Glass Victus
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 16	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core) 3x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10) Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 492284 (v9), 566401 (v10) Geekbench: 2873 (v5.5), 2905 (v6.0) GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3"1.12µmAF
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10.5 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4320x2432 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	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
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4575 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	5W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
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: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint	• Colors: Sage Green, Vanilla Cream, Summer Lilac • Ready For • ThinkShield
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)	Motorola Razr 40 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	feature not registered