Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Motorola Razr 60 Ultra

Our verdict: On contract, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra works out £116.16 cheaper overall than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. If you'd rather buy outright, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra starts at £639.99 SIM-free. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max gives you more flexibility with 4 storage options to choose from.

Screen
6.9" 7"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
1320 x 2868 1224 x 2912
Pixels Per Inch
458 451
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
18 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
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
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Dimensions
163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm
Weight
233 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£44.29/mo (£99.00 upfront) £34.00/mo (£199.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1094.99 £639.99
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
Screen 6.9" 7"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1320 x 2868 1224 x 2912
Pixels Per Inch 458 451
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 18 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android
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 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Dimensions 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm
Weight 233 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £44.29/mo
£99.00 upfront
£34.00/mo
£199.00 upfront
SIM-free £1094.99 £639.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Motorola Razr 60 Ultra cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is cheaper on contract at £1045.80 over the life of the deal from £34.00 per month with £199.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Motorola Razr 60 Ultra?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.9", both screens are similarly sharp at around 458 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Motorola Razr 60 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Razr 60 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 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Motorola Razr 60 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £639.99.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Motorola Razr 60 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, while the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Motorola Razr 60 Ultra use?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A19 Pro, while the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Motorola Razr 60 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is the more portable of the two — it's 34g lighter at 199 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm, and is slimmer at 7.2mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Motorola Razr 60 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Motorola Razr 60 Ultra run?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max runs Apple iOS and the Motorola Razr 60 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.