Motorola Razr (2023) vs Nothing Phone (1)
The Verdict
Motorola Razr 2023 offers foldable innovation with a 6.9-inch pOLED main display reaching 1400 nits and 144Hz refresh rate, powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 with 30W TurboPower charging. Nothing Phone 1 provides exceptional value at $399 with a 6.55-inch OLED display, superior 4500 mAh battery, dual 50MP cameras including a 114-degree ultrawide, and 33W wired charging plus 15W wireless. Battery capacity and charging speeds favor Nothing significantly, while Razr's foldable form factor and brighter display appeal to those seeking innovation over practicality. Camera systems are comparable with each offering 64MP and 50MP main sensors respectively. Performance differs notably: Razr uses the newer Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, whereas Nothing runs the older 778G+. For users prioritizing battery life, charging speed, and camera versatility at budget pricing, Nothing Phone 1 delivers stronger performance. However, Razr's foldable design and superior display technology justify its premium for those seeking cutting-edge form factor. Nothing Phone 1 represents better overall value and practical daily performance.
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 Nothing Phone (1) if…
- →Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- →Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- →Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
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
Nothing Phone (1)
Pros
- Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
- Wireless charging included at mid-range pricing
- Solid 120Hz OLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G+ is mid-tier and shows limits
- Glyph notifications are a novelty more than practical
- Only IP53 splash protection
- 33W charging is modest for 2022
- USB-C 2.0 limits transfer speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 12 (Nothing OS 1.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 193.5 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, transparent glass back with Glyph LED strips |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX766) |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree (Samsung JN1) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.55 inches |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | OLED |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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