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Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Razr 40 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra X Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB) 06Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1080x2640

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

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18Points Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB) Compare Motorola Razr 40 X
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3088

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)

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!

Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)} 6 Advantages Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs234 grams (8.19 ounces)
+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)21%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+144Hz20%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs120Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+6.9"1%
Larger screen
vs6.8"
+(front) 32MP166%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 12MP
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256GB (230GB available)vs+1TB (965GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.2vs+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
1080x2640 pixelsvs+1440x3088 pixels56%
Higher resolution screen
413 PPIvs+501 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 64MP + 13MPvs+(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 13vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4200 mAhvs+5000 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
30Wvs+45W50%
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.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP52 certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

35 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
LTPO AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED
HDR10+
LED flash
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
ModelRazr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Razr 40 XT2323-1Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date6/21/2023, Announced: 6/1/20232/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023
Depth7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.95 x 170.82 millimeters (2.91 x 6.73 in)78.1 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)234 grams (8.19 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, plastic back
Folded: 15.8 x 73,95 x 88.2 mm
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.9" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2640 pixels (22:9)1440x3088 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)413 PPI501 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate144Hz120Hz
Display features1400nits[peak]
HDR10+
120% DCI-P3
Extra display: AMOLED 1.5" (194x368) Gorilla Glass Victus
1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 13
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User InterfaceMy UXOne UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)
CPUOcta-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)
Octa-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 492284 (v9), 566401 (v10)
Geekbench: 2873 (v5.5), 2905 (v6.0)
GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1241613 (v9)
Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 2.2
1TB (965GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps3000/1920 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3"1.12µmAF
(quad camera)
200 megapixels
10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9230mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom
10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.3" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel0.6µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Slow motion
8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
HDR10+

📸 Front camera

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging5W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Sage Green, Vanilla Cream, Summer Lilac
• Ready For
• ThinkShield
• Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• S Pen (Stylus Pen): Bluetooth 2.8ms latency

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Razr 40 (256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.98W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.963W/kg (head), 1.398W/kg (body)
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