Apple iPhone 15 vs Motorola Razr Fold
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 15 and Motorola Razr Fold sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPhone 15 is the cheaper of the two at $799 versus $1,900, a difference of about $1,101. The Motorola Razr Fold is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 15 stands out for dynamic island brought to base model, while Motorola Razr Fold is praised for iconic razr clamshell form factor with modern foldable technology. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 if…
- →Dynamic Island brought to base model
- →48 MP main camera upgrade
- →Switched to USB-C port
Buy the Motorola Razr Fold if…
- →Iconic Razr clamshell form factor with modern foldable technology
- →Bright 3000-nit OLED display with 165Hz refresh rate
- →Capable Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with 12GB RAM
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15
Pros
- Dynamic Island brought to base model
- 48 MP main camera upgrade
- Switched to USB-C port
- Strong A16 Bionic performance
- Comfortable lightweight design
Cons
- Stuck at 60Hz refresh rate
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
Motorola Razr Fold
Pros
- Iconic Razr clamshell form factor with modern foldable technology
- Bright 3000-nit OLED display with 165Hz refresh rate
- Capable Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with 12GB RAM
- IPX8 water resistance for durability
- Compact when folded at 9.2mm thickness
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Relatively small 4000mAh battery for flagship device
- Higher price point vs comparable foldables
- Limited telephoto capabilities at 3x optical
- Smaller cover display than some competitors
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Motorola Razr Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 171 g | — |
| Material | Aluminum frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50MP f/1.8 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32MP f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12MP f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10MP f/2.0 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 4000mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 30W wired |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.9 inches (unfolded) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2640 x 1080 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 165Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Midnight Black, Glacier Blue, Spring Green |
| Weight | — | 195g |
| IP rating | — | IPX8 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version |
| Storage | — | 256GB / 512GB |
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