iPhone 16e vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 16e edges ahead with a BeastScore of 74.9/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 16e wins 4 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.


Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8080
- CameraiPhone 16e8272
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieMotorola Razr 40 Ultra6088
- BatteryiPhone 16e7058
- DisplayMotorola Razr 40 Ultra6296
- ConnectivityMotorola Razr 40 Ultra6875
- SecurityiPhone 16e10034
- ValueiPhone 16e8055
- iPhone 16e has the bigger battery4,005 mAh vs 3,800 mAh
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra charges faster30W vs 20W
- iPhone 16e has a sharper main camera48 MP vs 12 MP
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a smoother screen165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.1"
- iPhone 16e is lighter167 g vs 184.5 g
- iPhone 16e launched cheaper$599 vs $999
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone 16e has the faster chipApple A18 vs Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6
- iPhone 16e is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP52
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 16e wins — BeastScore 74.9/100
The iPhone 16e is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,005 mAh vs 3,800 mAh) and sharper main camera (48 MP vs 12 MP). The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (30W vs 20W).
Larger battery: 4,005 mAh vs 3,800 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP
Faster wired charging: 30W vs 20W · Smoother display: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 16e or Motorola Razr 40 Ultra?
The iPhone 16e is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,005 mAh vs 3,800 mAh) and sharper main camera (48 MP vs 12 MP). The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (30W vs 20W). BeastScore: iPhone 16e 74.9/100, Motorola Razr 40 Ultra 74.3/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 16e and Motorola Razr 40 Ultra?
iPhone 16e has a 6.1-inch display and 4005 mAh battery. Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a 6.9-inch display and 3800 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 16e and Motorola Razr 40 Ultra compare for speed?
iPhone 16e scores 80/100 for performance; Motorola Razr 40 Ultra scores 80/100.
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