Category Breakdown
Motorola Razr 40
ZTE nubia Z30 Pro
Performance
87.694.4
Camera
92.297.2
Display
96.695.6
Battery
90.129.5
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
88.084.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
85.368.8
Summary
- The Motorola Razr 40 features a foldable LTPO AMOLED display measuring 6.9 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2640 pixels and a peak brightness of 1400 nits, while the ZTE nubia Z30 Pro has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Razr 40 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, whereas the nubia Z30 Pro utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 888.
- Both devices sport a 64 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, but the Z30 Pro includes additional lenses for enhanced versatility and supports 8K video recording.
- Both phones have a 4200 mAh battery, but the Z30 Pro offers significantly faster charging at 120W compared to the Razr 40's 30W.
- The Razr 40 runs on Android 13 with up to three major updates, while the nubia Z30 Pro operates on Android 11 with nubia UI 9, indicating a more dated software experience.
- Build quality is also notable, with the Razr 40 featuring a foldable design and an aluminum frame, while the nubia Z30 Pro has a more traditional form factor.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Razr 40
ZTE nubia Z30 Pro
General
Release Date
2023, June 01
2021, May 20
Announced
2023, June 01
2021, May 20
Description
Also known as Motorola razr (3rd gen.), Motorola Razr Gen 3 in North America
N/A
Display
Size
6.9"
6.67"
Type
Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2640 pixels (~413 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 644
Adreno 660
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, AF
64 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/1.9, 35mm (standard), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/3.4, 123mm (periscope telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom64 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.0", 0.7µm
16 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4200 mAh
Li-Po 4200 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired5W wireless
120W wired, 100% in 15 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
Unfolded: 170.8 x 74 x 7.4 mmFolded: 88.2 x 74 x 15.8 mm
161.8 x 73 x 8.5 mm (6.37 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
Weight
188.6 g
198 g
Materials
Plastic front (unfolded), plastic front (folded), plastic back, aluminum frame (7000 series), hinge (stainless steel)
N/A
Colors
Sage Green, Vanilla Cream, Summer Lilac, Grape Compote, Cherry Blossom
Silver, Black, Black/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (region dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 11, nubia UI 9
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only)
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

