Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Motorola Razr (2023)
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 Pro delivers flagship performance with a superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, exceptional camera versatility including a 12MP 2x telephoto lens, and ultra-fast 125W charging. Its 165Hz pOLED display with 1600 nits brightness sets a high bar for visual clarity. Razr 2023 appeals to those prioritizing form factor innovation with its foldable design and dual displays, though it compromises on processing power (Snapdragon 7 Gen 1), battery capacity (3800 mAh), and charging speeds (30W). Camera capabilities favor the Edge 40 Pro significantly, offering 8K video recording versus Razr's 4K, plus superior low-light performance with f/1.8 main sensor. Razr's $100 lower price and unique foldable experience merit consideration, but raw performance, longevity, and camera capabilities make Edge 40 Pro the stronger choice for most consumers.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 Pro if…
- →125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- →165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- →60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
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
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- 165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- 60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
- Near-stock Android with minimal bloatware
- IP68 with stylish vegan leather finish
Cons
- Telephoto is only 2x (no periscope option)
- Software update support shorter than Google/Samsung
- Only one storage configuration
- Curved display prone to accidental touches
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 | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Motorola Razr (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 188.6 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 mm | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/1.6, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 3800 mAh |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower wired | 30W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 5W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) |
| Type | pOLED | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2640 x 1080 (main) |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1400 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 644 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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