Apple iPhone 13 vs Motorola Razr 70 Ultra

Our Verdict: Apple iPhone 13 is easier on the budget SIM-free than Motorola Razr 70 Ultra. The listed prices are £199.95 and £1009.00 respectively. Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has the display edge, pairing a 7" Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel with 462 PPI while Apple iPhone 13 uses a 6.1" OLED screen at 457 PPI. For photos and storage, Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has the higher-resolution rear camera figure at 50MP versus Apple iPhone 13's 12MP, Motorola Razr 70 Ultra also has the higher-resolution front camera at 50MP against Apple iPhone 13's 12MP. Apple iPhone 13 is lighter at 173g, compared with Motorola Razr 70 Ultra at 199g, Motorola Razr 70 Ultra lists the larger battery capacity, 5,000 mAh against Apple iPhone 13's 3,227 mAh. Choose Apple iPhone 13 for the lower spend, but pick Motorola Razr 70 Ultra if its display, storage, or ecosystem advantages are the parts you will notice every day.

The iPhone 13 is the cheaper one to own: around £391 over a typical contract, £694 less than the Razr 70 Ultra.

Expert Rating
4.6
10 reviews
3.8
10 reviews
Screen
6.1" 7"
Display
OLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
2532 x 1170 2992 x 1224
Pixels Per Inch
457 462
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
3,227 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e- SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm
Weight
173 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£13.99/mo (£29.00 upfront) £29.99/mo (£339.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£199.95 £1197.00

Prices updated 11 August 2026

Apple iPhone 13 Apple iPhone 13 Motorola Razr 70 Ultra Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Expert Rating 4.6
10 reviews
3.8
10 reviews
Screen 6.1" 7"
Display OLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2532 x 1170 2992 x 1224
Pixels Per Inch 457 462
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 3,227 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e- SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm
Weight 173 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £13.99/mo
£29.00 upfront
£29.99/mo
£339.00 upfront
SIM-free £199.95 £1197.00
Prices updated 11 August 2026
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Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13

24 Months

128GB

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Data

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£13.99 per month, £29 upfront.

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Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra

24 Months

512GB

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200GB

Data

Unlimited

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£29.99 per month, £339 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 13 or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 13 is cheaper on contract at £390.76 over the life of the deal from £13.99 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has the bigger screen at 7" compared to the Apple iPhone 13's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 13 uses a OLED panel while the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 13 features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 13 or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 13 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £199.95.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 and Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 13 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 and Motorola Razr 70 Ultra use?

The Apple iPhone 13 is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 13 is the more portable of the two: it's 26g lighter at 173 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is slimmer at 7.2mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 13 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 and Motorola Razr 70 Ultra run?

The Apple iPhone 13 runs Apple iOS and the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.