Huawei P40 Pro vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: Which One Should You Buy?

Huawei P40 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 77.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
Comparing 2 devicesSwipe ⇄
Huawei · 2020

Huawei P40 Pro

Huawei P40 Pro
77/ 100
Launch price$1,049
Motorola · 2023

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
74/ 100
Launch price$999
Head-to-head

Huawei P40 Pro wins 3 of 8 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Huawei P40 Pro
Huawei P40 Pro
3 wins
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
1 win
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayConnectivitySecurityValue
Huawei P40 ProMotorola Razr 40 Ultra
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedTie
    80
    80
  • CameraHuawei P40 Pro
    91
    72
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieTie
    88
    88
  • BatteryHuawei P40 Pro
    70
    58
  • DisplayMotorola Razr 40 Ultra
    74
    96
  • ConnectivityTie
    75
    75
  • SecurityHuawei P40 Pro
    100
    34
  • ValueTie
    55
    55
Key differences
  • Huawei P40 Pro has the bigger battery4,200 mAh vs 3,800 mAh
  • Huawei P40 Pro charges faster40W vs 30W
  • Huawei P40 Pro has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 12 MP
  • Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a smoother screen165 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.58"
  • Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is lighter184.5 g vs 209 g
  • Motorola Razr 40 Ultra launched cheaper$999 vs $1,049
  • Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.1
  • Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6
  • Huawei P40 Pro is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP52
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Huawei P40 Pro
  • ✓Bigger 4,200 mAh battery (+400 mAh)
  • ✓50 MP main camera
  • ✓6.58" display at 90 Hz
Reasons to buy Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
  • ✓24.5 g lighter (184.5 g vs 209 g), easier to hold
  • ✓$50 cheaper at launch ($999 vs $1,049)
  • ✓12 MP main camera

Full specifications

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SpecificationHuawei P40 ProMotorola Razr 40 Ultra
1. Display & Screen🏆 Motorola Razr 40 Ultra Wins Display
Screen typeOLEDpOLED
Screen Size6.58"6.9"
Resolution & Density2640x1200 (441 ppi)2640x1080 (413 ppi)
Refresh Rate90 Hz165 Hz
Brightness800 nits peak1,400 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorNot listed Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsNot listedAdreno 730
Operating SystemAndroid 10Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB256GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Huawei P40 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, RYYB12 MP, f/1.7, OIS
Telephoto Zoom12 MP (5x optical zoom), f/3.4, OISNone (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera40 MP, f/1.813 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens32 MP, f/2.232 MP, f/2.4
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Motorola Razr 40 Ultra Lightest Chassis
Dimensions158.2 x 72.6 x 8.95 mm170.8 x 74 x 7.1 mm
Weight209 g184.5 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68IP52
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Huawei P40 Pro Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,200 mAh3,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging40W wired fast charging30W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging27W wireless charging5W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.15.3
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.1USB-C 2.0
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$1,049$999
Our verdict

Huawei P40 Pro wins — BeastScore 77.0/100

The Huawei P40 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,200 mAh vs 3,800 mAh) and faster charging (40W vs 30W). The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (165 Hz vs 90 Hz).

Buy Huawei P40 Pro if you want

Larger battery: 4,200 mAh vs 3,800 mAh · Faster wired charging: 40W vs 30W

Buy Motorola Razr 40 Ultra if you want

Smoother display: 165 Hz vs 90 Hz · Brighter screen: 1,400 nits vs 800 nits

Common questions

Which is better: Huawei P40 Pro or Motorola Razr 40 Ultra?

The Huawei P40 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,200 mAh vs 3,800 mAh) and faster charging (40W vs 30W). The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (165 Hz vs 90 Hz). BeastScore: Huawei P40 Pro 77.0/100, Motorola Razr 40 Ultra 74.3/100.

What are the main battery and display differences between Huawei P40 Pro and Motorola Razr 40 Ultra?

Huawei P40 Pro has a 6.58-inch display and 4200 mAh battery. Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a 6.9-inch display and 3800 mAh battery.

How do Huawei P40 Pro and Motorola Razr 40 Ultra compare for speed?

Huawei P40 Pro scores 80/100 for performance; Motorola Razr 40 Ultra scores 80/100.

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