Motorola Razr 60 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A36

Our Verdict: With Samsung Galaxy A36 versus Motorola Razr 60 Ultra, the stronger argument is display quality. The Motorola has the useful edge there with a larger 7-inch screen, a sharper 451 PPI display, and its Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel. The Samsung still has a role if you prefer its Super AMOLED panel. The Motorola is the stronger choice for display quality, with the Samsung better suited to simplicity.

Over a full contract, the A36 works out around £420 all-in, about £659 less than the Razr 60 Ultra.

Expert Rating
4.1
9 reviews
3.4
10 reviews
Screen
7" 6.7"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1224 x 2912 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
451 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
4,700 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 15
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/6
Bluetooth
5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight
199 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
£10.00/mo (£899.00 upfront) £16.29/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£909.00 £264.99
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Samsung Galaxy A36 Samsung Galaxy A36
Expert Rating 4.1
9 reviews
3.4
10 reviews
Screen 7" 6.7"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1224 x 2912 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 451 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 4,700 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 15
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/6
Bluetooth 5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight 199 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts £10.00/mo
£899.00 upfront
£16.29/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £909.00 £264.99
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra

18 Months

512GB

PANTONE Scarab

80GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£10 per month, £899 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung Galaxy A36

24 Months

128GB

Awesome Black

10GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£16.29 per month, £29 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper on contract at £419.96 over the life of the deal from £16.29 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has the bigger screen at 7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A36's 6.7", the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has the sharper display at 451 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A36 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 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 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £264.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A36 use?

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A36 uses the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A36 is lighter but the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is more compact. It's 4g lighter at 195 grams, though the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is actually the more compact phone at 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A36 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A36 run?

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy A36 runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.