Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 III: Which One Should You Buy?
Sony Xperia 5 III edges ahead with a BeastScore of 77.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 III
Sony Xperia 5 III wins 3 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8080
- CameraSony Xperia 5 III7275
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieMotorola Razr 40 Ultra8840
- BatterySony Xperia 5 III5878
- DisplayMotorola Razr 40 Ultra9686
- ConnectivityTie7575
- SecuritySony Xperia 5 III34100
- ValueTie5555
- Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery4,500 mAh vs 3,800 mAh
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a smoother screen165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.1"
- Sony Xperia 5 III is lighter168 g vs 184.5 g
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 8 MP
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.2
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6
- Sony Xperia 5 III is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP52
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Sony Xperia 5 III wins — BeastScore 77.0/100
The Sony Xperia 5 III is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,500 mAh vs 3,800 mAh) and lighter body (168 g vs 184.5 g). The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Smoother display: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz · Larger display: 6.9" vs 6.1"
Larger battery: 4,500 mAh vs 3,800 mAh · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,500 mAh vs 3,800 mAh) and lighter body (168 g vs 184.5 g). The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (165 Hz vs 120 Hz). BeastScore: Motorola Razr 40 Ultra 74.3/100, Sony Xperia 5 III 77.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 III?
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a 6.9-inch display and 3800 mAh battery. Sony Xperia 5 III has a 6.1-inch display and 4500 mAh battery.
How do Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 III compare for speed?
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra scores 80/100 for performance; Sony Xperia 5 III scores 80/100.
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