Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Motorola Razr (2023)
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 8 Plus delivers a refined, stable experience with its proven A11 Bionic processor and dual 12MP camera system featuring optical zoom and 4K@60fps video. However, it's constrained by 3GB RAM, modest 1080p display, and an aging IP67 rating. Motorola's 2023 Razr significantly outpaces it with a 6.9-inch 144Hz pOLED main display (1400 nits brightness), faster Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, 8GB RAM, superior 64MP main camera with PDAF, 30W TurboPower charging, and 5G connectivity. Battery capacity nearly doubles at 3800mAh versus 2691mAh. Build quality differs: iPhone uses premium glass and aluminum while Razr opts for vegan leather or glass with aluminum. Though the Razr's IP52 rating trails the iPhone's IP67, the technological gulf is substantial. Razr's flexible display form factor adds utility for multitasking. Price-wise, the Razr undercuts at $699 versus $799. For performance, display technology, and future-proofing, the Motorola Razr 2023 is the clear winner.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus if…
- →Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- →Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
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 8 Plus
Pros
- Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
- True Tone display technology
- Touch ID still preferred by many users
Cons
- Dated thick-bezel home button design
- Large bezels waste screen real estate
- Glass back cracks easily
- No headphone jack
- Overshadowed by iPhone X launch
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 8 Plus | Motorola Razr (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 188.6 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2691 mAh | 3800 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 30W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 5W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.5 inches | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2640 x 1080 (main) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1400 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Adreno 644 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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