Motorola Edge 50 Pro vs Motorola Razr (2023)
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Pro delivers superior performance and value at a $200 lower price point. Its Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor outpaces the Razr's Gen 1 chipset, while the 144Hz display reaches 2000 nits brightness versus 1400 nits on the Razr. Camera prowess favors Edge 50 Pro with a 50MP main sensor (f/1.4 OIS), telephoto zoom capability, and 12GB RAM standard. Battery technology heavily advantages Edge 50 Pro: 4500mAh capacity with 125W wired and 50W wireless charging crushes Razr's 3800mAh with merely 30W wired and 5W wireless charging. Razr 2023 offers novelty through its foldable design and dual displays, appealing to innovation seekers willing to sacrifice practicality. However, IP68 rating, superior durability specs, and more robust charging infrastructure make Edge 50 Pro the smarter choice for most users. Choose Razr only if foldable form factor justifies the premium and compromises.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 50 Pro if…
- →125W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast for the price
- →f/1.4 aperture main camera captures excellent low-light shots
- →IP68 water resistance on a mid-range Motorola is a first
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 50 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast for the price
- f/1.4 aperture main camera captures excellent low-light shots
- IP68 water resistance on a mid-range Motorola is a first
- 144Hz display is smoother than most 120Hz competitors
- Near-stock Android experience with minimal bloat
Cons
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is slower than similarly-priced Snapdragon 8 phones
- 4500 mAh battery is on the small side
- 13MP ultrawide is weaker than rival triple-camera setups
- Software update track record is historically slow for Motorola
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 50 Pro | Motorola Razr (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 188.6 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/1.9 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 3800 mAh |
| Charging | 125W wired | 30W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 5W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) |
| Type | pOLED | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2640 x 1080 (main) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1400 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Adreno 644 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | 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 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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