Motorola Razr 70 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Our Verdict: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Motorola Razr 70 suit different priorities. The Samsung is stronger for display quality, helped by a sharper 505 PPI display, its Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel, and a higher-resolution 200MP rear camera, while the Motorola is better suited to its Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel, a higher-resolution 32MP front camera, and a lighter 188g body. Choose the Samsung for display quality; choose the Motorola if portability matters more.

The Razr 70 is the cheaper one to own: around £756 over a typical contract, £84 less than the S25 Ultra.

Expert Rating
3.7
8 reviews
4.4
12 reviews
Screen
6.9" 6.8"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 x 2640 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch
413 505
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
4,800 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
256GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
Weight
188 grams 219 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
£26.99/mo (£79.00 upfront) £33.79/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£797.00 £569.99
Motorola Razr 70 Motorola Razr 70 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Expert Rating 3.7
8 reviews
4.4
12 reviews
Screen 6.9" 6.8"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 x 2640 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch 413 505
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 4,800 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 256GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
Weight 188 grams 219 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 £26.99/mo
£79.00 upfront
£33.79/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £797.00 £569.99
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Cheapest Deals

Motorola Razr 70
Motorola Razr 70

24 Months

256GB

Hematite

200GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£26.99 a month, £79 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10 off)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

24 Months

256GB

Titanium Grey

Refurbished

10GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£33.79 a month, £29 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Razr 70 is cheaper on contract at £756.36 over the life of the deal from £26.99 per month with £79.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 70 has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's 6.8", the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the sharper display at 505 pixels per inch versus 413, and the Motorola Razr 70 uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 70 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 200 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 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £569.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr 70 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 70 is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr 70 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra use?

The Motorola Razr 70 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Razr 70 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is more compact. It's 31g lighter at 188 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is actually the more compact phone at 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm, the Motorola Razr 70 is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr 70 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 70 is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Motorola Razr 70 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra run?

The Motorola Razr 70 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 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.