Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Motorola Razr Plus (2024)
The Verdict
iPhone 15 Plus delivers Apple's polished ecosystem with a stunning 6.7-inch OLED display, A16 Bionic performance, and reliable 48MP camera system in a refined package. Motorola Razr Plus 2024 stands out as an innovative foldable with dual AMOLED screens (6.9-inch inner, 4.0-inch cover), superior 50MP telephoto lens with OIS, faster 165Hz refresh rates, and the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with 12GB RAM. Battery capacity favors iPhone slightly (4383mAh vs 4000mAh), but Razr Plus charges significantly faster at 45W. Display brightness reaches 3000 nits on Razr Plus versus 2000 on iPhone. The Razr Plus's innovative form factor and more powerful processor appeal to Android enthusiasts, while iPhone 15 Plus excels in raw efficiency and longevity. At $999, Razr Plus costs $100 more but offers cutting-edge foldable technology. For traditional smartphone users seeking reliability, iPhone 15 Plus is ideal; for those wanting next-generation design and customization, Razr Plus edges ahead despite its $100 premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Plus if…
- →Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- →Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- →48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
Buy the Motorola Razr Plus (2024) if…
- →Largest cover screen (4 inches) on any flip foldable
- →165Hz on both the inner and cover displays
- →Peak 3000-nit brightness
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
Motorola Razr Plus (2024)
Pros
- Largest cover screen (4 inches) on any flip foldable
- 165Hz on both the inner and cover displays
- Peak 3000-nit brightness
- Slim 7.1 mm profile when unfolded
- Stylish vegan leather color options
Cons
- Smaller 4000 mAh battery due to foldable form factor
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 not quite top-tier
- No ultrawide camera
- IP48 rating is weaker than IP68 slab phones
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Motorola Razr Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 188.8 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 171.3 x 74.0 x 7.1 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP (inner display selfie camera) |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 45W TurboPower wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches (inner) + 4.0 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED (both screens) |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) / 1272 x 1080 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 165Hz (inner) / 165Hz (cover) |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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