Motorola Razr (2023) vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Verdict
Both phones deliver strong performances at their respective price points, but they target different priorities. Motorola Razr 2023 excels with its innovative foldable design, 144Hz pOLED display, and premium build quality featuring vegan leather options. Nothing Phone 2 counters with a more powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, larger 4700 mAh battery, faster 45W charging, and superior dual 50MP camera system with 4K@60fps video. Picture quality favors Nothing's brighter 1600-nit LTPO OLED at 120Hz, while Razr's form factor provides unique appeal to those valuing portability. Nothing Phone 2 offers better software customization through Nothing OS and more storage flexibility up to 512GB. For pure performance and battery longevity, Nothing Phone 2 edges ahead at a lower price. For innovative design and foldable functionality, Motorola Razr 2023 stands unmatched. Budget-conscious buyers seeking flagship specs should choose Nothing Phone 2.
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 (2) if…
- →Iconic transparent design with improved Glyph lights
- →Snappy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- →Clean Nothing OS software experience
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 (2)
Pros
- Iconic transparent design with improved Glyph lights
- Snappy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- Clean Nothing OS software experience
- Wireless and reverse wireless charging
- Bright LTPO AMOLED display
Cons
- Only IP54 rated
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- Glyph Interface is more novelty than utility
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13, Nothing OS 2.0 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 201 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.7 inches |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz A710 + 4x1.8 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| 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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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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