Motorola Razr (2023) vs OnePlus Nord CE 3
The Verdict
Motorola's 2023 Razr targets premium foldable enthusiasts with its 144Hz display, superior camera system, and innovative form factor, while OnePlus Nord CE 3 delivers exceptional everyday value with a larger 5000mAh battery and faster 67W charging. Display quality favors Razr significantly, offering 1400 nits brightness and 144Hz refresh compared to Nord CE 3's 950 nits and 120Hz. Camera performance leans toward Razr with its 64MP main sensor and OIS on both lenses versus Nord CE 3's 50MP with 8MP ultrawide. However, Nord CE 3 compensates with superior battery life and charging speed that Razr cannot match despite smaller 3800mAh capacity. Battery performance and sustained usage heavily favor OnePlus. Price difference is substantial: Razr commands $699 for foldable novelty and flagship features, while Nord CE 3 offers $299 of reliable performance. For premium specs and foldable technology, choose Razr; for practical value and battery longevity, Nord CE 3 wins decisively.
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 Nord CE 3 if…
- →67W fast charging at an affordable price
- →120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
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 Nord CE 3
Pros
- 67W fast charging at an affordable price
- 120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
- OIS on the main camera is unusual at this price
- Lightweight and slim for a 6.7-inch phone
Cons
- Snapdragon 782G is a mid-tier chip
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- Only Wi-Fi 5 support
- IP54 is minimal water resistance
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | OnePlus Nord CE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 193 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 163.9 x 75.0 x 8.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 67W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.7 inches |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 950 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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