Motorola Razr (2023) vs OnePlus 12
The Verdict
OnePlus 12 delivers flagship performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, superior 5400mAh battery, and exceptional 100W charging compared to Motorola's Razr 2023. Display brightness reaches 4500 nits on the OnePlus versus 1400 nits on the Razr, offering dramatically better outdoor visibility. Camera capabilities favor OnePlus with a 64MP telephoto lens and 8K video recording, whereas Razr provides a more compact folding form factor with 144Hz refresh rate. Motorola's innovative cover display and lighter 188.6g weight appeal to foldable enthusiasts, but OnePlus excels in raw specifications and daily performance. Battery life will be substantially longer on OnePlus due to larger capacity and superior efficiency. For most users prioritizing power and longevity over novelty design, OnePlus 12 represents better value at $799 despite the $100 premium. Razr 2023 suits those specifically wanting a modernized flip phone experience.
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 OnePlus 12 if…
- →Blistering 4500-nit peak display brightness
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance
- →100W wired and 50W wireless charging
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
OnePlus 12
Pros
- Blistering 4500-nit peak display brightness
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- 64 MP 3x periscope telephoto
- Large 5400 mAh battery
Cons
- Only IP65 rating (vs IP68 on rivals)
- Heavy at 220 g
- Limited to 4 years of OS updates
- No mmWave 5G in US
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 220 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 48 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical periscope |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 5400 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.82 inches |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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