Motorola Razr (2023) vs Motorola Razr Plus (2024)
The Verdict
Motorola's 2024 Razr Plus represents a significant generational leap over the 2023 Razr. Both devices feature nearly identical dimensions and weight, but the Plus delivers superior specs across critical categories. Display technology improves dramatically with AMOLED panels on both screens reaching 3000 nits brightness versus the 2023 model's pOLED at 1400 nits, plus higher 165Hz refresh rates. Camera performance jumps from a 64MP main sensor to a more capable 50MP primary with added 50MP telephoto zoom capability and 4K@60fps video recording. Processing power advantages heavily favor the Plus: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 with Adreno 735 GPU vastly outperforms the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Battery capacity improves slightly to 4000mAh while charging speed nearly doubles at 45W wired and triples at 15W wireless. RAM increases to 12GB, and storage reaches 512GB maximum. The 2023 Razr offers compelling value at $699, but the Plus justifies its $300 premium through meaningful hardware improvements and superior longevity through Android 14 and better processor performance for demanding applications.
Who Should Buy
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
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
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
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 Razr (2023) | Motorola Razr Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 188.8 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 171.3 x 74.0 x 7.1 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 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 | — |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 45W TurboPower wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.9 inches (inner) + 4.0 inches (cover) |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | AMOLED (both screens) |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 2640 x 1080 (inner) / 1272 x 1080 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 165Hz (inner) / 165Hz (cover) |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | 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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