Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: Specs, Display, Features, Compared

Several smartphone manufacturers have been aggressively introducing foldable Android smartphones. While the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series has traditionally been the market leader in clamshell-style foldable smartphones, other manufacturers have been cramming a lot of hardware into their creations.

Motorola announced the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra last month and it has rapidly risen in popularity. Is it a worthy competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4? Let's compare the specifications such as display, processor, battery, and other aspects of the two premium, clamshell-style foldable Android smartphones from well-established and reputed brands.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: Design, Display, And Durability

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 features a foldable 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X interior display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The outer, always visible display has a SUPER AMOLED screen, which measures 1.9 inches.

The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra beats the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 as Motorola claims its smartphone features the largest external display of any flip phone on the market. The Razr 40 Ultra features an internal 6.9-inch P-OLED foldable screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, and a 3.6-inch P-OLED display on the outside, which has a 144Hz refresh rate.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: Performance

In terms of raw performance, both Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra are exceptional performers. This is because both devices feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset.

Although the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ is not quite the latest silicon, it will have no trouble with any apps, websites, software, or games designed or optimized for the Android operating system.

It is interesting to note that Samsung has limited the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 to 8GB of RAM, while the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is available with 8GB as well as 12GB of RAM. Both devices are available with either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: Camera

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 features two 12MP primary cameras situated near the outer display. While one is the main wide-angle camera, the other one is an ultra-wide camera. Samsung has embedded a 12MP selfie-grade camera in the foldable inner display.

The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra features a dual camera setup comprising a 12MP main camera and a 13MP ultrawide and macro vision lens. There's a 32MP selfie camera nestled in the foldable, inner display.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: Battery

Clamshell-style foldable smartphones typically have smaller batteries compared to conventional candy bar-style or rectangular smartphones. This is observed in both Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 packs a 3700mAh battery, which supports 25W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra packs a slightly larger 3800mAh battery with 30W wired fast charging and 5W reverse wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: Which One To Buy?

Both Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra are premium clamshell-style foldable Android smartphones, packed to the brim with impressive hardware. While Samsung slaps its own custom One UI skin on top of the base Android 13 OS, Motorola is known to offer a stock Android experience.

Interestingly, Samsung has priced the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra slightly higher compared to the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra. However, price is usually not a concern to buyers who prefer such flagship foldable Android smartphones.

Although difficult to pick a winner, the larger external screen and a superior camera setup help the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra race ahead. However, with Gorilla Glass Victus+ screen protection and an IPX8 rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 appears to be more durable.