Motorola Razr 60 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A17

Our verdict: On contract, the Samsung Galaxy A17 works out £802.46 cheaper overall than the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra. The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra wins on display with a bigger 7" screen and a sharper 451 PPI. If you'd rather buy outright, the Samsung Galaxy A17 starts at £139.00 SIM-free.

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 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Storage
512GB 128GB
OS
Android 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
Bluetooth
5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight
199 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts
£34.00/mo (£199.00 upfront) £5.00/mo (£125.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£639.99 £139.00
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A17
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 13 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android 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
Bluetooth 5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight 199 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts £34.00/mo
£199.00 upfront
£5.00/mo
£125.00 upfront
SIM-free £639.99 £139.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A17 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper on contract at £243.34 over the life of the deal from £5.00 per month with £125.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has the bigger screen at 7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A17'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 A17 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 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 A17?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £139.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A17 use?

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 uses the Exynos 1330 (5 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A17?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A17 is lighter but the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is more compact. It's 7g lighter at 192 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 A17?

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 A17 is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

What operating system do the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A17 run?

Both phones run Android.