Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Motorola Razr (2023)
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max delivers exceptional camera quality with its sensor-shift OIS, Dolby Vision video, and 2.5x telephoto, paired with the reliable A14 Bionic chipset and premium build using Ceramic Shield. Motorola's Razr 2023 impresses with its innovative foldable form factor, higher refresh rate 144Hz display, superior brightness at 1400 nits, and faster 30W charging. However, the Razr's IP52 rating trails the iPhone's IP68, and real-world performance from the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 lags behind Apple's flagship processor. For photography enthusiasts and those prioritizing raw performance, the iPhone 12 Pro Max remains superior. However, if foldable innovation and display refresh rate matter most, the Razr offers compelling value at a significantly lower price point, making it ideal for early adopters willing to sacrifice some performance for form factor novelty.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if…
- →Large 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display
- →Sensor-shift OIS exclusive to Pro Max
- →Excellent battery life for an iPhone
Buy the Motorola Razr (2023) if…
- →Most affordable clamshell foldable at $699 launch price
- →Stylish vegan leather finish and compact folded design
- →144Hz pOLED main display is smooth and vibrant
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pros
- Large 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display
- Sensor-shift OIS exclusive to Pro Max
- Excellent battery life for an iPhone
- Dolby Vision HDR video recording
- 5G support across sub-6 and mmWave
Cons
- No 120Hz ProMotion display
- Heavy at 226 g
- 60Hz refresh rate felt dated in 2020
- Lightning port
- No charger included in the box
Motorola Razr (2023)
Pros
- Most affordable clamshell foldable at $699 launch price
- Stylish vegan leather finish and compact folded design
- 144Hz pOLED main display is smooth and vibrant
- 64 MP main camera produces good daylight photos
- Compact folded form factor fits easily in any pocket
Cons
- Very small 1.5-inch cover screen limits quick interactions
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 mid-range chip limits performance
- 3800 mAh battery barely gets through a full day
- IP52 water resistance is minimal for a $699 phone
- Only 5W wireless charging is essentially unusable
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max | Motorola Razr (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 226 g | 188.6 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.2, 2.5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3687 mAh | 3800 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 30W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 5W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2640 x 1080 (main) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1400 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 644 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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