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A Motorola and Samsung are currently competing for the position of best smartphone or folding cell phone, in the flip or “clamshell” style, with the Moto RAZR 40 Ultra and Galaxy z flip5, respectively. Thinking about it, we made a special comparison, so you know which one is the best. Check out: 3s6343
What's in the box? 744s
Starting with the foldable smartphone from Samsung, which is in its fifth generation, the Korean company sends the basics to its s. In addition to the instruction manual, a key to pull out the SIM tray and a USB-C cable are in the box. The charger sent by the Korean company is 25W.
O RAZR 40 Ultra it delivers practically the same: a charger, a USB-C cable, a key to open the tray and the instruction manual. However, the power of the charger sent by the Motorola is 33W and it s the standard Turbo Power. Another novelty that differentiates the model in relation to the Galaxy z flip5 is that Motorola sends two acrylic protections that can be fitted to the device.
A Samsung even announced a cover called FlipSuit at its launch event. When used, the cover is recognized by the smartphone, causing the external screen of the device to change color to perfectly match the chosen cover. However, it is not included in the box and must be purchased separately for R$ 287,10 in cash.
The charger sent by Motorola is a bit more powerful, and has for the standard Turbo Power could be an interesting detail. So far, the Lenovo (owner of the Motorola brand) is ahead for those who value what comes in the box.
Design 145g70
There is no denying that the models are beautiful and will draw attention wherever they go. O RAZR 40 Ultra was released in colors Viva Magenta, blue and also in color Black. The part opposite the screen has a rough texture that facilitates handling during the day and also helps when taking the device out of your pocket.
O Galaxy Z Flip5 arrives on the market with a new hinge that allows it to close smoothly, without gaps between the screens. Its back has a ceramic-like finish that can slip in smooth environments, but there's no denying that the model is quite beautiful. O Galaxy z flip5 It is available in four different colors: black, pink, green and ivory (white).
During the launch event, the Samsung stated that this new hinge becomes more resistant and with a reduced internal span. The result was a model that really “closes”. Preference for brand, color and personal taste will weigh heavily in this regard.
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The screen crease is more apparent on Apple's foldable smartphone. Samsung, but the model of Motorola it also allows us to see that little mark. But you'll find they'll slip by when you're using the model to take pictures, play games, or do any other activity.
With RAZR 40 Ultra, the crease in the middle of the screen can go unnoticed in everyday life and that's a huge benefit. Of course yes, as time es, the crease will become more apparent. But Motorola managed to get it right by delivering a hinged model that has a “zero gap” closing system and the top and bottom edges align perfectly. Look:
The external screen of the Motorola measures 3,63 inches, has a resolution of 1056 x 1066 and a refresh rate of 144Hz. And taking pictures with this model is also something quite assertive. Customizing the smaller screen has several options and you will definitely find a lock that suits your taste.
The external screen of the Galaxy Z Flip5 is a great option for those who like to take selfies, being able to see how the photos will look on the 3,4-inch display at 60 Hz. There are many customization screens available and special widgets for weather, music , watch style change, etc. But you can also a photo you like to use as a lock screen. Using the device to answer messages or take selfies is a very assertive action.
O RAZR 40 Ultra it ends up losing here: it's pretty cool to have applications running on a smaller screen so as not to attract attention, but giving it to your s without thinking about day-to-day use can be a problem. The photos in Instagram are flattened and posting a story with the cell phone closed also needs improvement. You have a better model when it's open, but the experience when it's closed still needs to be improved.
I couldn't put the camera shortcut to take pictures even if the model is locked, but when shaking the RAZR 40 Ultra, it is possible to open this application. Seeing the photo preview even if the model is closed is quite a feature.
O Galaxy z flip5 limited app usage on its smaller screen to deliver a better experience, so it won me over on this point. The “lack” of for more applications is simple: there is no point in offering this if the experience is not good.
The external screen of the models is a good option for those who like to take selfies and the way in which the two companies managed to take advantage of the space is an interesting point. It is important to that the smaller display of both models is more focused on just displaying simpler information, such as notifications or replying to messages in a simplified way. If you want a full app experience, it's best to open the devices.
Larger screens 433j47
The main screen of the Galaxy Z Flip5 is a 2X dynamic AMOLED type, measures 6,7 inches and has a variable refresh rate (1-120Hz) and FHD+ resolution (2.640 x 1.080). The main screen of RAZR 40 Ultra it has 6,9 inches, LTPO AMOLED type with 165Hz refresh rate, which can display images in FHD+ quality and quite bright.
In this topic, the outdoor use of this screen is also quite assertive in both models, even in places with high natural lighting, it is possible to see information from the applications due to the brightness of the larger screens.
A Samsung can be considered a champion here because it has a refresh rate that adapts to what is on the screen, ensuring less battery use in everyday life. But Motorola's model will also be your partner that can be opened when needed to deliver a traditional smartphone experience.
Cameras 353z5z
I managed to get photos with greater contrast and more life in the Galaxy z flip5, since the post-processing algorithm of the Samsung it's much more advanced. Daytime photos are closer to what we see in real life and the photo editing app from Samsung also manages to do a very assertive job. See these photos with the rear lens:
There is no denying that the Samsung is more advanced in of image enhancement, and this becomes even clearer when we place the Galaxy Z Flip5 and the RAZR 40 Ultra side by side. On the front, the model of the Motorola there are two lenses that even try to do a good job and, outdoors, they even do well. View photos taken with the Motorcycle RAZR 40 Ultra:
On the back of the device Motorola, we have a double game with a 12 MP main lens (79,5° lens, f/1,59 aperture | OIS) and 13 MP ultra-wide & macro hybrid camera, 108º lens and f/2,2 aperture . The digital zoom is 8x (but has noise from 5x) and it also captures videos in Ultra HD 4K quality at 60 fps or in Full HD, also at 60 FPS. Check out some outdoor photos:
I missed having my own app Motorola for changing the background of photos in portrait mode and a saturation correction, something that would make the experience of taking pictures more complete. A Motorola seems to have left that aside to work on other points and just like we said in the model review: if you value delivering good images, maybe the RAZR 40 Ultra don't be for you.
Moving on to technical : the back of Apple's foldable smartphone Samsung It has a set consisting of two rear cameras of 12 MP each (one of 1,12 μm, F2,2, FOV: 123° and the other Dual Pixel AF, OIS, 1,8μm, F1,8), with a Wide lens (wide-angle), ideal for normal shots, and another Ultra-Wide lens (ultra-wide-angle), perfect for capturing landscapes and large groups of friends. Check out some more photos:
The results on this model are much better not only because of the better color capture, but also because of the Korean company's application that allows you to change the background of photos taken in Portrait mode, quickly adjust contrast, brightness and more.
And Galaxy z flip5 it also wins in capturing video content: it records in 4K at 30 or 60 FPS and HDR10+ on the rear cameras. If you want a smartphone with a flexible screen that delivers good photos without that grayer effect, then the Galaxy z flip5 is the option you should consider the most.
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O RAZR 40 Ultra will need some external to take good pictures at night. As its shutter is open for just 1 second, we have less blurred photos. The lens, as much as it has many megapixels, still needs a certain treatment to be perfect. If you are going to use the foldable smartphone from Motorola in low-light locations, it will have trouble balancing colors in post-processing. But he even managed to deliver satisfactory results. Check out some photos and selfies:
As expected, the Samsung wins this fight without much effort. Photo post-processing and shutter opening time for 5 seconds allow for the best color capture, but artificial intelligence manages to do a thorough job to improve images and videos. See these photos and selfies taken with the Samsung:
Both models have a "bulb" style flash that places a white border around the face to light up selfies, and an LED flash that can help with using the rear lens is available.
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The lens on the inner screen of the RAZR 40 Ultra it has 32 MP, 80,5° lens and f/2,45 aperture. The portrait mode even manages to do a good job when it comes to blurring the background, but a better capture of colors, alongside a good post-processing, would make a total difference in the end. The photos are not of poor quality, but everything looks too greyed out. It's not a bad result, but the capture of colors lacks life.
Moving on to the Samsung option, here we also have photos with more contrast that make a difference in everyday life. When comparing results of the two foldable smartphones, it is clear that Samsung's post-processing work is much more assertive. The standard HDR10 + manages to act as a “reality filter” that leaves photos with a vividness.
The internal camera Galaxy z flip5, located on the main screen, offers 10 SM, being excellent for both selfies and videoconferences. The possibility of using the external cameras for selfies and viewing the result directly on the external screen of the flip5 it is an interesting and convenient feature.
Both models can be placed on a table with just a raised screen so you can get that special shot. Whether in a group or alone, the mode worked very well on smartphones and, of course, due to better color capture, I liked Samsung's cell phone much more. Oh, and it's worth ing that both in the Motorola and Samsung models, the photos taken with the device in “half screen raised” are square.
Processor 1z5g6g
For the launch of the line Galaxy S23, Samsung closed a partnership with Qualcomm to launch a custom version of the processor for smartphones in 2023. This allowed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy features 30% more U power, 40% more graphics power (GPU) and more than 40% processing on artificial intelligence tasks (NPU). And the same processor is in the Galaxy z flip5.
The peak speed of the chipset is up to 3,36 GHz. The model has 8 GB of RAM memory, which can be expanded to up to 16 GB through the RAM Plus feature — which uses internal storage as memory . About the internal storage, it hits the market with 256 or 512 GB. See performance points in the app Geekbench 6 from the smartphone of Samsung:
O Motorola RAZR 40Ultra arrives with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 of 2022 — the same as the Galaxy Z Flip4 — reaching peak speeds of 3,2 GHz. The high power is complemented by 8 or 12 GB of RAM. It has internal storage options of 256 GB or 512 GB, without the option of inserting a memory card. See results in the app Geekbench 6:
Additional power can never be too much and, in of processing, the Galaxy z flip5 will win this fight in of numbers because it has a more recent and personalized processor. At the same time, this does not RAZR 40 Ultra as a model that will let you down on a daily basis.
The two cell phones have processors that can run several heavy applications simultaneously without heating up, regardless of what you do on them. Of course, in heavier games, both will vent hot air, but that's nothing unusual. If you like processing, of course the best model is going to be your choice. Samsung. But the option of Motorola it also delivers a experience without much effort.
By having a 2022 processor, it is expected that the RAZR 40 Ultra receive Android 16, while Samsung claimed that the Galaxy z flip5 will receive system updates up to Android 17.
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In this regard, the models are very similar and offer the best of all worlds for their future owners. Both the Wi-Fi 6E standard, Bluetooh 5.3 and NFC sensor. O Galaxy z flip5 it has IPX8 protection against water (but not against dust) and the razr Ultra 40 arrives with IP52 protection, which allows diving in places up to 1,5 meters deep. Both have GPS, com, accelerometer and print reader on the button and off the screen.
About the sound, the RAZR 40 Ultra it has stereo speakers positioned on the top and bottom edges of the screen, next to the USB-C connector. The sound quality is very pleasant, partly due to the merit of the Dolby Atmos present.
O Galaxy z flip5 has for the same standard that adapts the sound emitted according to the type of media, which guarantees filling the room with all the sound from both devices. This is one of the items they most resemble and be sure that in this case, you will have a good connectivity and sound experience on both devices.
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It is difficult to define which model has a better battery, as both managed to stay active for about 15 hours until the charger was requested. While the RAZR 40 Ultra hits the Brazilian market with a 3800 mAh battery, which Galaxy z flip5 it has 3700 mAh battery.
The battery of the two cell phones will be able to work for a whole day to run videos, social networking applications, games and even send messages in the most diverse applications. The average charging time is also 1h30 in both models.
The energy source sent by the Motorola has for 30W Turbo Power charging. This changes a lot when we move to wireless charging, which is only 5W, well underwhelming. Who knows in the next generation?
O Galaxy z flip5 also offers fast charging and Samsung managed to deliver a model that reaches 50% capacity in just 30 minutes. The device also s 15W wireless charging and has a feature called “wireless power sharing”, which allows the Flip5 to charge other devices compatible with wireless charging, such as headphones, smart watches and even other smartphones — a feature that has been present for some time in the Galaxy S line.
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Both devices have the Android 13 installed from first use. However, the Motorola It highly values the pure Android experience and has done little to give s complete freedom.
The brand complement is on of the service ready for, platform of Motorola that turns the cell phone system into a computer on an external screen, very similar to the DeX Mode of Samsung. You can access the following services by connecting your device to a computer:
- streaming apps
- Desktop: use the computer screen to use the phone in a different interface
- Wireless screen mirroring
- Webcam for using your cell phone camera in your video calls
- Copy files from phone to computer
- Router, to access the internet from the cell phone on the PC.
O Galaxy z flip5 has the Good Lock and the personal assistant Bixby (but it also s the Google Assistant).
If you have a tablet, notebook or other device from the Galaxy ecosystem, the integration between the devices is perfect. Many applications, such as Samsung and Flow, which allows continuity between devices, are available here. O samsung dex also works great with this device.
At the end of the day, your personal taste will matter a lot in this regard. The two devices have a very complete system and if I may give an opinion, I like the way the Samsung developed One UI 5.
Price 4t2ce
So, how much does it cost to play with these models? O Galaxy z flip5 arrives in Brazil for BRL 7.199 in its 512 GB version in case of payment made via Pix in Magalu. 256 GB version can be found for BRL 4.299 at Ponto Frio, if payment is made via Pix.
O RAZR 40 Ultra arrived in the Brazilian market with suggested price of R$7.999, sold only in a version with 256 GB of internal memory and 8 GB of RAM. If you want more memory and can invest in a more expensive model, it is clear that the best option for you is the Galaxy Z Flip5 512GB.
Conclusion 60664y
With a current lower market price, better processor and cameras that deliver better photos and videos, the Galaxy z flip5 is more cost-effective compared to RAZR 40 Ultra. The option of Samsung it has a complete experience and is sure to work for years, while still being current.
But showmetech, this puts the option of Motorola how bad? In fact, far from it: whoever buys this model will still have access to a model with a battery for a whole day, a 33W charger sent in the box, a free protective cover and a very stylish model for your day to day.
O RAZR 40 Ultra it is far from being a device with a bad folding screen and its crease is even less apparent in everyday life. However, when placed next to the fifth generation of Samsung, Motorola still seems to have a few things to learn about this market.
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Technical specifications 292m5w
Galaxy z flip5 584d5m
| Córdoba | Galaxy z flip5 |
|---|---|
| Display | Main: 2-inch 6,7X Dynamic AMOLED Adaptive 120Hz (1-120Hz), FHD+ Infinity Flexible Display (2.640 x 1.080) Front: Tel a 3,4-inch Super AMOLED at 60 Hz (720 x 748) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4㎚) |
| RAM memory | 8 GB |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Cameras | back: Ultra wide angle: 12MP, 1,12μm, F2,2, FOV: 123° Wide Angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, OIS, 1,8μm, F1,8 Front part: 10MP, 1.22μm, F2.2 |
| Battery | Dual battery 3.700mAh (typical) super fast charging Fast wireless charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare |
| Dimensions and weight: | Unfolded 71,9 x 165,1 x 6,9mm Folded 71,9 x 85,1 x 15,1mm 187g |
Motorola RAZR 40Ultra 1a282l
| Córdoba | Motorola RAZR 40Ultra |
| Operational system | Android 13 |
| RAM memory e storage |
256GB 8GB RAM + RAM Boos; 256GB 12GB RAM + RAM Boost; 512GB 12GB RAM + RAM Boost. |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (3,2 GHz Octa-Core) | Adreno 730 |
| Fabrics | Main: 6.9″, FHD+ (1080x2640), 165Hz 3.63″, (1056x1066), 144Hz |
| Battery | 3800 mAh TurboPower™ 33W charger |
| Weight | 199 g |
| Size | Height (mm): 170,83 (Open) | 88,42 (Closed) Width (mm): 73,95 Depth (mm): 6.99 (Open) | 15,1 (Closed) |
| Starters | USB-C |
| Cameras | Back camera Main Camera: 12 MP| Lens 79,5° | Aperture f/1,59 | ISO Ultra-wide & Macro Hybrid Camera : 13 MP | 108° lens | Aperture f/2,2 Digital Zoom: 8x Flash: Yes | led) Video Capture: Ultra HD 4K (60 fps) | Full HD (60 fps) Frontal camera Front Main Camera: 32 MP| Lens 80,5° | f/2,45 aperture Video Capture: Ultra HD 4K (30 fps) |
| Connectivity | NFC Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 2,4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz | WiFi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 Bands 2G – GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 3G – WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz 4G - LTE 5G – (SA | NSA | DSS)* NR n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 |
| Warranty | 12 months |
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reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 17 / 8 / 23.
