Motorola Edge 40 vs Motorola Razr Plus (2024)
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 delivers excellent value at $499 with a stunning 144Hz pOLED display, capable 50MP camera with OIS, and solid MediaTek Dimensity 8020 performance. Battery life extends to all-day use with 68W fast charging and 15W wireless support. Motorola Razr Plus 2024 commands double the price as a foldable flagship, featuring dual AMOLED displays with 165Hz refresh rates, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, and dual cameras including 2x telephoto. Its 4000mAh battery trails the Edge 40 despite higher performance demands. Edge 40 excels for mainstream users prioritizing display and value, while Razr Plus 2024 suits those wanting cutting-edge foldable innovation and premium processing power. For most consumers, the Edge 40 represents superior value without sacrificing essential flagship features.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 if…
- →Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- →144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- →f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
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
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Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 40
Pros
- Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- 144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
- 68W fast charging with wireless charging at this price
- Vegan leather option provides a unique, grippy texture
Cons
- Dimensity 8020 is a mid-range chip — not flagship performance
- Only one OS update promised by Motorola
- 4400 mAh battery is modest for heavy users
- No telephoto camera for zoom shots
- 256 GB single storage option with no expansion
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 | Motorola Edge 40 | Motorola Razr Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 188.8 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm | 171.3 x 74.0 x 7.1 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP (inner display selfie camera) |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode | — |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 68W wired (TurboPower) | 45W TurboPower wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.9 inches (inner) + 4.0 inches (cover) |
| Type | pOLED | AMOLED (both screens) |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) / 1272 x 1080 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 165Hz (inner) / 165Hz (cover) |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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