We put the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Key display specifications:
- 6.9 inches pOLED, 109.8 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
- Dimensions: 88.42 x 73.95 x 15.1 mm (3.48 x 2.91 x 0.59 inches)
- Resolution: 1080 x 2640 pixels, (~413 ppi density)
- Aspect ratio: 22:9
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
117
display
126
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Best: Google Pixel 8 Pro (162)
135
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Best: Google Pixel 8 Pro (164)
65
Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
Best: Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon) (162)
126
Huawei P40 Pro
Best: Huawei P40 Pro (155)
165
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Best: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (168)
115
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
Best: Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (161)
Position in Global Ranking
118
th
3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
152
6. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
149
6. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
149
6. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
149
11. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)
148
11. Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
148
13. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)
146
16. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
145
21. Honor Magic4 Ultimate
140
34. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
136
37. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
135
42. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
134
42. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
134
42. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
134
48. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
133
48. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Snapdragon)
133
48. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
133
48. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
133
54. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
131
54. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
131
58. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
130
65. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
129
65. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
129
74. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
128
74. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
128
78. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
127
85. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
125
85. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
125
101. Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
123
101. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
123
105. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
122
105. Motorola Edge 30 Pro
122
111. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
120
115. Motorola Edge 40 Pro
118
118. Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
117
122. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
116
127. Motorola Edge 20 Pro
111
127. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
111
131. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
110
137. Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming
107
139. Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro
105
140. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
104
147. Microsoft Surface Duo
99
149. Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro
97
150. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G
95
158. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
74
159. Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
69
161. Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro
60
Position in Ultra-Premium Ranking
73
rd
2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
152
5. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
149
5. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
149
5. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
149
10. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)
148
11. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)
146
14. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
145
18. Honor Magic4 Ultimate
140
27. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
136
29. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
135
32. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
134
32. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
134
32. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
134
37. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
133
37. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
133
41. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
131
41. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
131
48. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
129
48. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
129
52. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
128
52. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
128
56. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
127
67. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
123
73. Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
117
74. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
116
78. Microsoft Surface Duo
99
81. Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
69
Pros
- Smooth when scrolling the web and when playing video games
- Large color gamut allowing for high saturation without artifacts
- No frame drops when watching videos
Cons
- Lacks readability under sunlight
- No dedicated tuning for HDR10 playback
- Intrusive colored reflections on the protective film
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a flip phone with an additional external screen when the phone is folded.
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra’s default screen settings offered an impressive wide color gamut with intense saturation. But while this could be pleasant for some users, it could sometimes show strange colors because photo and SDR video formats have a more limited color gamut. Still, no color artifacts were noticed. For more faithful colors, however, users can opt for “natural mode.”
The screen did not adapt brightness while watching HDR10 videos, and no specific tuning was detected nor brightness headroom (whereas it is now common on main competitors). Consequently, the experience was disappointing under dark-room conditions due to the lack of brightness.
Motorola recommends that users do not remove the inner screen’s protective film, and so we tested the device with it on. But the protective film produced intrusive chromatic reflections on the display in the form of colored rings. In terms of readability, the high reflection ratio combined with the lack of brightness made the device hard to read outdoors, although readability was good indoors and even in low light.
Notably, the screen was very smooth when scrolling, and it managed video frame drops and judder very well.
The wide cover screen has multiple widgets and dedicated apps, including games that can be played directly on the screen. Calling and texting are also possible from the screen. Although the cover screen is not tested in our protocol, we nevertheless measured its brightness, given its size and expanded functionality. The cover screen adapts its brightness to the ambient lighting, and we measured 1020 nits under intense lighting environment, which is sufficient for simple tasks.
The cover screen offers an interface allowing you to use different applications, including games whose format is adapted to the size of the screen.
Test summary
About DXOMARK Display tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective and perceptual tests under controlled lab and real-life conditions. Note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and its still image (gallery) and video apps at their default settings. (For in-depth information about how we evaluate smartphone and other displays, check out our articles, “How DXOMARK tests display quality” and “A closer look at DXOMARK Display testing.”
The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Readability
126
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro
How Display Readability score is composed
Readability evaluates how easily and comfortably users can read still content (photos & web) on the display under different real-life conditions. DXOMARK uses its Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also made in real-life environments.
Brightness under various lighting conditions
Contrast under various lighting conditions
Readability in an indoor (1000 lux) environment
From left: Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Oppo Find N2 Flip
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Readability in a sunlight (>90 000 lux) environment
From left: Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Oppo Find N2 Flip
(Photos for illustration only)
Luminance uniformity measurement
This graph shows the uniformity of the display with a 20% gray pattern. The more visible the green color, the more uniform the display.
Color
135
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro
How Display Color score is composed
The color attribute evaluates the capacity of the device to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements taken are for fidelity, white point color, and gamut coverage. We perform color evaluations for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can manage color in the surrounding environment. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. Perceptual analysis of color rendering is against the reference pattern displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.
White point under D65 illuminant at 1000 lux
Color rendering indoors (1000 lux)
Clockwise from top left: Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Oppo Find N2 Flip
(Photos for illustration only)
Color rendering in sunlight (>90 000 lux)
Clockwise from top left: Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Oppo Find N2 Flip
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Color fidelity measurements
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the sRGB color space
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the Display-P3 color space
Each arrow represents the color difference between a target color pattern (base of the arrow) and its actual measurement (tip of the arrow). The longer the arrow, the more visible the color difference is. If the arrow stays within the circle, the color difference will be visible only to trained eyes.
Color behavior on angle
This graph shows the color shift when the screen is at an angle. Each dot represents a measurement at a particular angle. Dots inside the inner circle exhibit no color shift in angle; those between the inner and outer circle have shifts that only trained experts will see; but those falling outside the outer circle are noticeable.
Video
65
Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
How Display Video score is composed
Our video attribute evaluates the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video handling of each device in indoor and low-light conditions. We measure tone mapping, color gamut, brightness and contrast of the display. We perform perceptual analysis against our professional reference monitor (Sony BVM-HX310) to ensure that the rendering respects the artistic intent.
Video brightness at 10% APL in the dark ( < 5 lux)
Video rendering in a low-light (0 lux) environment
Clockwise from top left: Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Oppo Find N2 Flip
(Photos for illustration only)
Gamut coverage for video content
The primary colors are measured both in HDR10 and SDR. The extracted color gamut shows the extent of the color area that the device can render. To respect the artistic intent, the measured gamut should match the master color space of each video.
Motion
126
Huawei P40 Pro
Huawei P40 Pro
How Display Motion score is composed
The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic contents. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are scrutinized using games and videos.
Video frame drops
These long exposure photos present the number of frame irregularities in a 30-second video. A good performance shows a regular pattern (either a flat gray image or a pull-down pattern).
Touch
165
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
How Display Touch score is composed
To evaluate touch, DXOMARK uses a touch robot and a high-speed camera to play and record a set of scenarios for smoothness, accuracy and response-time evaluation.
Average Touch Response Time Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
This response time test evaluates precisely the time elapsed between a single touch of the robot on the screen and the displayed action. This test is applied to activities that require a high reactivity, such as gaming.
Artifacts
115
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
How Display Artifacts score is composed
Evaluating artifacts means checking for the performance, image rendering and motion flaws that can affect the end-user experience. DXOMARK measures precisely the device’s reflectance and the presence of flicker, and assesses the impact of residual aliasing when playing video games, among other characteristics.
Average Reflectance (SCI) Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
Reflectance measurement (SCI)
Measurements above show the reflection of the device within the visible spectrum range (400 nm to 700 nm). It includes both diffuse and specular reflection.
Flicker Frequency Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
720 Hz
Bad
Good
Bad
Great
Flicker comparison
This graph represents the frequencies of lighting variation; the highest peak gives the main flicker frequency.
Aliasing (closeup)
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
(Photos for illustration only)
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra – Crop 1
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra – Crop 2
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra – Crop 3
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