Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Motorola Razr 70 Ultra

Our Verdict: Cost-conscious buyers should notice the SIM-free split between Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Motorola Razr 70 Ultra. Apple iPhone 16 Pro starts at £567.00; Motorola Razr 70 Ultra starts at £1009.00. Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has the display edge, pairing a 7" Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel with 462 PPI while Apple iPhone 16 Pro uses a 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED screen at 458 PPI. Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has the higher-resolution rear camera figure at 50MP versus Apple iPhone 16 Pro's 48MP, Motorola Razr 70 Ultra also has the higher-resolution front camera at 50MP against Apple iPhone 16 Pro's 12MP. Buy Apple iPhone 16 Pro if cost is the deciding factor, and move to Motorola Razr 70 Ultra only if the specific hardware gains above are worth the extra outlay to you.

Over a full contract, the iPhone 16 Pro works out around £924 all-in, about £157 less than the Razr 70 Ultra.

Expert Rating
4.2
11 reviews
3.8
10 reviews
Screen
6.3" 7"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
1206 x 2622 2992 x 1224
Pixels Per Inch
458 462
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
3,582 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 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/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm
Weight
199 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£37.29/mo (£29.00 upfront) £29.99/mo (£339.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£589.00 £1009.00

Prices updated 22 July 2026

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro Motorola Razr 70 Ultra Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Expert Rating 4.2
11 reviews
3.8
10 reviews
Screen 6.3" 7"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1206 x 2622 2992 x 1224
Pixels Per Inch 458 462
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 3,582 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 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/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm
Weight 199 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £37.29/mo
£29.00 upfront
£29.99/mo
£339.00 upfront
SIM-free £589.00 £1009.00
Prices updated 22 July 2026
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Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

24 Months

128GB

White Titanium

Refurbished

10GB

Data

£37.29 per month, £29 upfront.

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra

24 Months

512GB

PANTONE Orient Blue

150GB

Data

£29.99 per month, £339 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is cheaper on contract at £923.96 over the life of the deal from £37.29 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has the bigger screen at 7" compared to the Apple iPhone 16 Pro's 6.3", both screens are similarly sharp at around 458 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro features a 48 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 16 Pro or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £589.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Motorola Razr 70 Ultra use?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is powered by the Apple A18 Pro, while the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is the more portable of the two: they weigh about the same (199 grams vs 199 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is slimmer at 7.2mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, 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 16 Pro and Motorola Razr 70 Ultra run?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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.