Motorola Razr (2023) vs OnePlus 13R
The Verdict
Motorola's Razr 2023 delivers innovative foldable form factor with a 144Hz main display and solid mid-range performance via Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, though its 3800 mAh battery and 30W charging lag behind competitors. OnePlus 13R counters with superior specifications: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, substantially larger 6000 mAh battery with 80W fast charging, brighter 4500-nit AMOLED display, and more versatile camera setup including 2x telephoto lens. OnePlus also offers better value with 12GB RAM, Android 15, and IP65 rating versus Razr's IP52. While Motorola's foldable design appeals to enthusiasts seeking novelty, OnePlus 13R provides more reliable everyday performance, superior battery endurance, faster charging speeds, and genuinely useful camera features at a lower $599 price point. Recommend OnePlus 13R for practical users seeking flagship performance and value.
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 13R if…
- →Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- →6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- →4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
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 13R
Pros
- Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- 6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- 4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
- 80W fast charging fills the huge battery in under 40 minutes
- Clean OxygenOS 15 is close to stock Android
Cons
- 8MP ultrawide is a notable weak point
- No wireless charging
- IP65 water resistance is below IP68 competitors
- 50MP 2x telephoto is good but not a true periscope zoom
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | OnePlus 13R |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 206 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-700) |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 80W wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.78 inches |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 2780 x 1264 |
| 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 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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