Motorola Razr 2022 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G: The Ultimate Comparison

The Motorola Razr 2022 brings back a nostalgic design with modern power, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G remains a top-tier flagship. But which one is right for you? This comprehensive comparison dives deep into their features, performance, and overall value.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G offers superior battery life, a more versatile camera system, and faster charging. However, the Razr 2022’s unique folding design and compact form factor make it a compelling choice for those prioritizing style and portability.

PHONES
Phone Names Motorola Razr 2022 Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Network
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 661, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub61, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Launch
Announced2022, August 112022, February 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, August 18Available. Released 2022, February 25
Body
BuildPlastic front (unfolded), glass front (folded, Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series), hinge (stainless steel)Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
DimensionsUnfolded: 167.0 x 79.8 x 7.6 mm Folded: 86.5 x 79.8 x 17 mm163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)228 g / 229 g (mmWave) (8.04 oz)
 Water-repellent coatingIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) Stylus, 2.8ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)
Display
Protection-Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
Size6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio)6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeFoldable AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
 Second external AMOLED display, 2.7 inches, 573 x 800 pixelsAlways-on display
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW
ChipsetQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW
GPUAdreno 730Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW
OSAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 14Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
 UFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Main Camera
Dual50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, AF-
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, auto HDRLaser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Quad-108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Video8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesAuto HDRHDR
Single32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 0.7µm40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF
Video1080p@30/60fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 -32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG
Comms
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive5.2, A2DP, LE
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
 -Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Battery
Charging30W wired45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless
TypeLi-Po 3500 mAhLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Misc
ColorsSatin BlackPhantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue, Bora Purple
ModelsXT2251-1SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W, SM-S908N, SM-S9080, SM-S908E, SM-S908E/DS
PriceAbout 670 EUR€ 397.07 / $ 269.98 / £ 304.99 / ₹ 63,899
SAR-1.18 W/kg (head)     0.98 W/kg (body)
SAR EU-1.05 W/kg (head)     1.58 W/kg (body)
Tests
Battery life Endurance rating 64h Endurance rating 108h
Camera Photo / VideoPhoto / Video
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker -25.4 LUFS (Very good) -27.3 LUFS (Good)
Performance AnTuTu: 965260 (v9) GeekBench: 3944 (v5.1) GFXBench: 76fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)AnTuTu: 968359 (v9) GeekBench: 3657 (v5.1) GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Motorola Razr 2022

  • Unique folding design
  • Compact and pocketable
  • Bright display
  • Powerful processor

  • Shorter battery life
  • Less versatile camera
  • Slower charging

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

  • Excellent battery life
  • Versatile camera system
  • Bright and large display
  • Fast charging (wired & wireless)

  • Larger and heavier
  • Can be expensive
  • Exynos variant may have slightly lower performance

Display Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G boasts a brighter display (1266 nits vs 1033 nits) and a slightly larger screen size, offering a more immersive viewing experience. Both have excellent contrast ratios (infinite nominal). The Razr's folding display is a unique selling point, but it's smaller overall.

Camera Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G’s camera system is significantly more versatile, featuring multiple lenses and advanced features like Space Zoom. The Razr 2022’s camera is competent but lacks the S22 Ultra’s zoom capabilities and overall image quality.

Performance

Both phones pack powerful processors. The Razr 2022 utilizes the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the S22 Ultra has either the Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (region dependent). Performance is generally comparable, with the S22 Ultra potentially having a slight edge in sustained workloads due to better thermal management.

Battery Life

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G clearly wins in battery life, offering an endurance rating of 108 hours compared to the Razr 2022’s 64 hours. The S22 Ultra also supports faster wired (45W) and wireless (15W) charging, plus reverse wireless charging.

Buying Guide

The Motorola Razr 2022 is ideal for users who want a stylish, pocketable phone with a foldable display and don't need the absolute best camera or battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is perfect for power users, photographers, and anyone who wants a premium, feature-rich flagship experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is the Razr 2022's folding screen durable?
Motorola has improved the hinge mechanism, but folding screens are inherently more delicate than traditional displays. Careful handling is still recommended.
❓ Which phone is better for photography?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is the clear winner for photography, offering a more versatile camera system with superior zoom capabilities and image quality.