Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Our Verdict: The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26+ suit different buyers: the former brings the larger 7" screen versus 6.7", the sharper 50MP selfie camera, while the latter offers 6.7" display Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 50MP rear camera and 12MP selfie camera, 256GB to 512GB storage. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is currently cheaper on the lowest total contract cost at about £796, roughly £213 less than the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra. There is also much wider deal availability for the Samsung Galaxy S26+, with 14,029 active deals versus 703. That makes the Samsung Galaxy S26+ the value-led pick, unless the larger 7" screen versus 6.7" on the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is worth paying extra for.

The S26+ is the cheaper one to own: around £864 over a typical contract, £217 less than the Razr 70 Ultra.

Expert Rating
3.8
10 reviews
3.9
10 reviews
Screen
7" 6.7"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
2992 x 1224 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch
462 513
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Battery
5,000 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android 16
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
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
199 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP 68
Contracts
£29.99/mo (£339.00 upfront) £12.00/mo (£565.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1197.00 £799.00

Prices updated 27 July 2026

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra Motorola Razr 70 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Galaxy S26+
Expert Rating 3.8
10 reviews
3.9
10 reviews
Screen 7" 6.7"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2992 x 1224 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch 462 513
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Battery 5,000 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android Android 16
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 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight 199 grams 190 grams
Water Resistance IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP 68
Contracts £29.99/mo
£339.00 upfront
£12.00/mo
£565.00 upfront
SIM-free £1197.00 £799.00
Prices updated 27 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra

24 Months

512GB

PANTONE Orient Blue

200GB

Data

£29.99 per month, £339 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10)

Samsung Galaxy S26+
Samsung Galaxy S26+

24 Months

256GB

White

300GB

Data

£12 per month, £565 upfront.

Use code: 30JNOFF (£30)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S26+ cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is cheaper on contract at £864.40 over the life of the deal from £12.00 per month with £565.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has the bigger screen at 7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S26+'s 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the sharper display at 513 pixels per inch versus 462, and the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ 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 70 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £799.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26+ use?

The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ uses the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is the more portable of the two: it's 9g lighter at 190 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is rated IP 68.

What operating system do the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26+ run?

The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ runs Android 16. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.