Apple iPhone 8 vs Motorola Razr (2023)
The Verdict
iPhone 8 delivers a refined experience with Apple's polished iOS ecosystem, excellent single-camera performance with optical image stabilization, and reliable A11 Bionic processing. However, its 4.7-inch LCD display maxes at 625 nits with 60Hz refresh rate, while the 1821 mAh battery requires careful daily management. Motorola Razr 2023 presents a dramatically different proposition: folding design with stunning 6.9-inch 144Hz pOLED screen at 1400 nits brightness, 64MP main camera with ultrawide option, substantially larger 3800 mAh battery, and robust 5G connectivity. RAM doubles to 8GB, and 30W charging significantly outpaces iPhone's 18W. Drawbacks include heavier weight (188.6g), lower durability rating (IP52 vs IP67), and less mature software maturity. For pure camera quality and daily efficiency, iPhone 8 remains impressive for its era. For modern specs, screen technology, and future-proofing, Motorola Razr 2023 wins decisively despite the unconventional folding form factor.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 if…
- →Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- →Wireless charging support
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chip
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
Pros
- Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- Wireless charging support
- Powerful A11 Bionic chip
- True Tone display
- Reliable Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Cons
- Very small 1821 mAh battery
- Dated home button design with large bezels
- Single rear camera only
- 750p resolution on 4.7-inch display
- Only 2 GB RAM
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 | Motorola Razr (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 148 g | 188.6 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 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 |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 1821 mAh | 3800 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 30W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 5W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 4.7 inches | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 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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