Motorola Razr 40 5G vs Motorola Razr 70 Ultra

Our Verdict: The Razr 40 5G and the Razr 70 Ultra are 30 years apart, which is enough for a real difference. The 40 5G has the better camera on paper, 64MP versus 50MP, and the 70 Ultra has the bigger battery of the two, 5000mAh against 4200mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The 70 Ultra offers up to 512GB of storage versus 256GB on the 40 5G, and the 70 Ultra has the sharper display at 462 PPI to 413. The 70 Ultra is the better phone; upgrade from the 40 5G if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.

Buying outright, the 40 5G starts at £305 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
3.9
6 reviews
3.8
10 reviews
Screen
6.9" 7"
Display
LTPO AMOLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2640 2992 x 1224
Pixels Per Inch
413 462
Rear Camera
64 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
4,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
256GB 512GB
OS
Android 13 Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
170.8 x 74 x 7.4 mm 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm
Weight
188 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
- £29.99/mo (£339.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£304.99 £1147.00
Motorola Razr 40 5G Motorola Razr 40 5G Motorola Razr 70 Ultra Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Expert Rating 3.9
6 reviews
3.8
10 reviews
Screen 6.9" 7"
Display LTPO AMOLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2640 2992 x 1224
Pixels Per Inch 413 462
Rear Camera 64 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 4,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 256GB 512GB
OS Android 13 Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 170.8 x 74 x 7.4 mm 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm
Weight 188 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts - £29.99/mo
£339.00 upfront
SIM-free £304.99 £1147.00
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Motorola Razr 40 5G
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From £304.99

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra

24 Months

512GB

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200GB

Data

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£29.99 per month, £339 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr 40 5G or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.9", the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has the sharper display at 462 pixels per inch versus 413, and the Motorola Razr 40 5G uses a LTPO AMOLED panel while the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr 40 5G or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 40 5G features a 64 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 Motorola Razr 40 5G or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 40 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £304.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr 40 5G and Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 40 5G is available in 256GB, while the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr 40 5G and Motorola Razr 70 Ultra use?

The Motorola Razr 40 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm), while the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr 40 5G or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 40 5G is the more portable of the two: it's 11g lighter at 188 grams, both are similar in overall footprint.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr 40 5G or Motorola Razr 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 40 5G is rated Not rated, 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 Motorola Razr 40 5G and Motorola Razr 70 Ultra run?

The Motorola Razr 40 5G runs Android 13 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.