Motorola Razr 60 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A36
Our verdict: On contract, the Samsung Galaxy A36 works out £685.84 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 A36 starts at £269.00 SIM-free. The Samsung Galaxy A36 gives you more flexibility with 2 storage options to choose from.
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
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Samsung Galaxy A36
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| 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 | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| 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/6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 171.5 x 74 x 7.2 mm | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 grams | 195 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| Contracts |
£34.00/mo
£199.00 upfront |
£13.79/mo
£29.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £639.99 | £269.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36 cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper on contract at £359.96 over the life of the deal from £13.79 per month with £29.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has the bigger screen at 7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A36'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 A36 has a Super AMOLED.
Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 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 A36?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £269.00.
What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 comes in 128GB, 256GB.
What processors do the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A36 use?
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A36 uses the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36?
It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A36 is lighter but the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is more compact. It's 4g lighter at 195 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 A36?
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 A36 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).
What operating system do the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A36 run?
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy A36 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.