2023-10-16 17:55:00
The Razr 40 Ultra arrived as Motorola’s latest flexible smartphone and places the brand among the top of the line in this segment as well. On the other side, there is the Edge 30 Ultra as the company’s flagship, still in the most conventional format.
When we put these models side by side, is the best Motorola device the folding top or the traditional one? We tell you the answer in detail now, in this TudoCelular Comparison.
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Comparative index
Design and connectivity
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
We started with the design with two very different looks. The Razr is a flexible clamshell type, which is compact when closed, and the size of a normal cell phone when opened. It has two horizontal cameras placed individually on the rear, around the edge of the secondary screen. On the other hand, the Edge opts for a more square camera block, which highlights the main lens.
When not folded, the 40 Ultra is thinner than a conventional top, in addition to being the lightest of the pair. Both have an aluminum construction and glass back, with Gorilla Glass protection. However, the Victus version of the foldable is superior to the fifth generation present in the 30 Ultra.
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Both are IP52 certified, with resistance to dust and water splashes, not to mention the hole-shaped notch. The Razr contains a fingerprint reader integrated into the power button, while the Edge’s biometric sensor is embedded under the screen.
None of them support storage expansion, due to the absence of a microSD card slot. At least, sixth generation Wi-Fi and NFC are present in both, for contactless payments. The Bluetooth 5.3 of the flexible model is more advanced than the 5.2 version present in the common top.
With a more modern design and full of additional benefits, the Razr 40 Ultra opens the scoreboard.
Better construction
None
Better scratch protection
Razr 40 Ultra
More modern look
Razr 40 Ultra
Is the slot hybrid or dedicated?
None
Best notch solution
None
Best biometrics solution
Edge 30 Ultra
Best resistance certification
Both
Which is thinner and lighter?
Razr 40 Ultra
Tem NFC?
Both
This Wi-Fi 6?
Both
More advanced Bluetooth
Razr 40 Ultra
Multimedia and resources
Bodies
On one side is the Razr’s 6.9-inch 22:9 aspect ratio pOLED internal display. On the other, the Edge’s 6.67-inch OLED display appears. The foldable’s panel is 10-bit, which guarantees reproduction of more than 1 billion colors, the same amount as the common top.
Both also offer a high level of brightness and support for HDR10+, to improve streaming. Not to mention the Full HD+ resolution present in them. The 30 Ultra is the only one to provide protection once morest scratches, thanks to Gorilla Glass 5.
The 40 Ultra features 165 Hz at a variable rate, as it is an LTPO type. Unlike the conventional model, which stays at 144 Hz without a large variation amplitude. The flexible also has a touch sensor that responds at 360 Hz, for lower latency in games.
Another feature of the foldable is its more square 3.6-inch external screen, with high definition, good brightness and a rate of 144 Hz.
It’s another point for the Razr.
Better screen technology
Razr 40 Ultra
Better screen brightness
Both
More colors
None
Better screen resolution
None
Bigger screen
Razr 40 Ultra
Better screen-to-body ratio
Edge 30 Ultra
High Hz screen?
Razr 40 Ultra
Faster touch sensor
Razr 40 Ultra
Better scratch protection
Edge 30 Ultra
Overall screen quality
Razr 40 Ultra
Does it have a secondary screen?
Razr 40 Ultra
As
Motorola didn’t skimp on audio in its top of the line models. That’s why we have a stereo system in them, which uses the call speaker as a secondary channel. In addition to support for Dolby Atmos, which improves the immersive user experience.
Both guarantee high sound power, with a volume that does not distort at maximum. Not to mention the excellent sound quality, which provides a good balance between bass, mids and treble.
None of them contain a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack. At least, the Edge comes with an accessory with a USB-C plug in the packaging.
In details, the point goes to the 30 Ultra.
Is the sound stereo?
Both
Does it have P2 input?
None
Greater frequency balance
None
Sound power
Both
Does it come with headphones in the box?
Edge 30 Ultra
System
The Razr comes with Android 13 natively, while the Edge still has version 12 of the “little robot” from the factory. Motorola guarantees three software updates each time, which allows for slightly greater longevity for the foldable device.
The Motorola interface has no major changes, which allows for good fluidity, also driven by high refresh rates. Both still have 5G technology to guarantee a fast mobile network.
When we go to the features, both devices have the famous gestures to open the camera and turn on the flashlight, in addition to Ready For, which transforms the cell phone into a portable PC. The 40 Ultra still has some differences, such as the Razr Retro mode and shortcuts on the external screen.
With greater longevity and additional features, we have another point for the foldable device.
Well updated system?
Razr 40 Ultra
Will the system be updated in the future?
Razr 40 Ultra
Which system or customization has the most and best features?
Razr 40 Ultra
Is there a 5G mobile network?
Both
More fluid software
Both
Performance
Both the flexible model and the conventional flagship come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 platform. But that doesn’t mean they have the same performance in practice. Our tests indicated an advantage for the Edge, which finished both rounds 14 seconds less than the Razr.
Despite having the same chip, benchmarks showed a big difference between them. The 30 Ultra recorded a score regarding 46% higher than the 40 Ultra on AnTuTu. At least, all games have great performance and fluidity on both devices.
This is an easy stitch for the conventional top.
Who does better in the opening test?
Edge 30 Ultra
Who comes out on top in the most demanding games?
Both
Who has the best benchmark numbers?
Edge 30 Ultra
What is the most up-to-date processor?
None
Which has better RAM/processor balance?
Edge 30 Ultra
Which has more storage?
None
Battery
The Razr is powered by a 3,800 mAh battery, much smaller than the Edge’s 4,610 mAh battery. Despite the distance on paper, our standardized tests didn’t indicate that big of a difference in practical duration. The 30 Ultra still wins, with just over 26 and a half hours of total autonomy, but only something close to 40 minutes more.
When charging, the foldable comes with a 33 W adapter, which takes approximately an hour to reach 100%. Here Motorola prioritized the common top, with its 125 W accessory, which needs just 21 minutes to complete the process.
It’s another point for Edge.
Which one has more battery?
Edge 30 Ultra
Which recharges faster?
Edge 30 Ultra
Which lasts longer according to TC’s battery test?
Edge 30 Ultra
Does it have wireless charging?
Both
Cmera
The foldable has only two rear cameras, compared to a triple photographic set present in the conventional flagship. The main 12 MP of the Razr even records a lot of details and good colors, but you will have higher contrast and better textures on the Edge, with its more advanced 200 MP sensor. The 30 Ultra’s night mode also proved to be more efficient, preserving colors and better dealing with noise.
Their ultrawide takes good photos, but the higher resolution of the common top allows for greater sharpness. At least the wider lens of the two has autofocus, for good quality macros. The Edge features a telephoto camera with twice the optical zoom, for better quality images from afar.
The 30 Ultra scores with its versatile set and more advanced sensors.
Best rear camera setup
Edge 30 Ultra
Best daytime photos
Edge 30 Ultra
Best night photos
Edge 30 Ultra
Most versatile set
Edge 30 Ultra
Best ultrawide
Edge 30 Ultra
Best telephoto lens
Edge 30 Ultra
Best macro
Both (via ultrawide)
Better depth
None
Photos taken with the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
The camcorder on these cell phones records in 4K at 60 fps, but only the Edge one supports 8K at 30 fps, in addition to its sensor allowing for better videos at night. Both have efficient optical stabilization to reduce shake, agile focusing and good quality sound capture.
The traditional top scores another point.
Does it have optical stabilization?
Both
Does it have electronic stabilization?
Both
Agile focus
Both
Does it record 8K at 30 fps?
Edge 30 Ultra
Does it record 4K at 60 fps?
Both
Better audio capture
None
Better video quality
Edge 30 Ultra
Photos taken with the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
The front camera of these smartphones has high resolution and captures selfies full of details and with colors close to ideal during the day. Apart from the portrait mode, it is efficient in cropping and without leaving the background blown out. The Edge gets better sharpness in night selfies.
But the Razr is more versatile due to the possibility of using the rear assembly to take photos from the front, with the help of the external screen. This setting allows you to use ultrawide for wider selfies with multiple people.
The Edge scores for the best photos at night; and the Razr scores for greater versatility.
Best front camera set
Edge 30 Ultra
Front camera records in 4K?
Both
Best daytime selfie
Both
Best night selfie
Edge 30 Ultra
Back set in selfies
Razr 30 Ultra
priests
Motorola officially launched these two devices in Brazil. The Razr 40 Ultra was available for a suggested price of R$8,000, more expensive than the R$7,000 initially charged for the Edge 30 Ultra. The foldable can now be found for around R$6,500, but it remains well above the common top, which appears in current retail at a cost of R$3,500.
Thus, Edge closes the Comparison with the last point.
Which had the best launch price in Brazil?
Edge 30 Ultra
Which has the lowest current cost?
Edge 30 Ultra
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra Compare
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Compare
Finished
In this duel between the foldable cell phone and Motorola’s conventional flagship, the Edge 30 Ultra proved to be even more complete. It provides a sound system with compatible headphones in the box, better multitasking performance, longer battery life and shorter recharge time, in addition to a more versatile set of cameras on the rear and superior performance at night for both videos and selfies.
The Razr 40 Ultra stands out for the use of rear cameras on the front, for its more modern and lighter design, for having a larger and more fluid main screen, as well as an external secondary, and for its system with greater longevity and more features. The problem is that it ends up charging much more than the traditional model for what it delivers.
RESULT
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: 4 POINTS
More modern and lighter design Larger screen with a rate of 165 Hz System with greater longevity and better features Wider selfies with the ultrawide rear set
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: 7 POINTS
Sound with headphones in the box Faster multitasking performance Longer battery life and shorter recharge time Rear cameras with more advanced main sensor and telephoto lens Better quality videos at night Better night selfies Lower price in the current Brazilian market
Do you think it’s worth paying extra to have the Razr, or do the benefits of the Edge already suit you? Which one is your purchase option? You can comment in the space below.
(updated on October 16, 2023, at 19:46)
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