Motorola Razr 60 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The S23 5G is the cheaper one to own: around £549 over a typical contract, £530 less than the Razr 60 Ultra.
9 reviews 4.2
11 reviews
Prices updated 9 August 2026
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
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Samsung Galaxy S23
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| Expert Rating | 4.1 9 reviews |
4.2 11 reviews |
| Screen | 7" | 6.1" |
| Display | Foldable LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2912 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 451 | 422 |
| Rear Camera | 50 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 50 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| OS | Android | Android 13 |
| SIM Type | nano-SIM and e-SIM | Nano 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 grams | 167 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes |
| Contracts |
£10.00/mo
£899.00 upfront |
£20.99/mo
£19.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £909.00 | £219.99 |
| Prices updated 9 August 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S23 cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper on contract at £548.76 over the life of the deal from £20.99 per month with £19.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has the bigger screen at 7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S23's 6.1", the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has the sharper display at 451 pixels per inch versus 422, and the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S23 has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X.
Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £219.99.
What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 comes in 128GB, 256GB.
What processors do the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23 use?
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 uses the Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the more portable of the two: it's 32g lighter at 167 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is slimmer at 7.2mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S23?
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 S23 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.
What operating system do the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23 run?
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S23 runs Android 13. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.