Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
#346
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
#411Category Breakdown
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Performance
73.070.8
Camera
52.851.6
Display
90.088.5
Battery
70.573.5
Build
80.079.8
Overall
71.770.8
Summary
- The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra features a foldable LTPO AMOLED display measuring 6.9 inches with a peak brightness of 3000 nits and a 165Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2340 x 1080 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Razr is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 in the S21 FE.
- The camera system on the Razr includes a dual 50 MP rear setup with advanced video capabilities, while the S21 FE has a triple camera system with a 12 MP primary sensor.
- The Razr has a 4000 mAh battery with 45W charging, whereas the S21 FE has a larger 4500 mAh battery with 25W charging.
- Both devices run Android, with the Razr on Android 14 and the S21 FE on Android 12, but the Razr is expected to receive three major updates compared to four for the S21 FE.
- Build quality for the Razr includes a combination of glass and aluminum with a unique foldable design, while the S21 FE offers a more traditional glass and plastic construction.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
General
Release Date
2024, June 25
2022, January 04
Announced
2024, June 25
2022, January 04
Description
Also known as Motorola razr+ 2024 in the US
N/A
Display
Size
6.9"
6.4"
Type
Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, 165Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2640 pixels (~413 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
165Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 2
GPU
Adreno 735
Adreno 660 - Version 1Mali-G78 MP14 - Version 2
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
32 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired15W wireless5W reverse wired
25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min15W wirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
Unfolded: 171.4 x 74 x 7.1 mmFolded: 88.1 x 74 x 15.3 mm
155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight
189 g
177 g
Materials
Plastic front (unfolded), glass front (folded, Gorilla Glass Victus), silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame (6000 series), hinge (stainless steel)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Spring Green (Dill), Midnight Blue (Navy Blazer), Peach Fuzz, Mocha Mousse
White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1600/200 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band (region dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS Version
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No