Motorola Razr (2023) vs Poco F6 Pro
The Verdict
These phones target different priorities despite similar price positioning. The Motorola Razr 2023 justifies its $699 premium through its iconic foldable design, offering the novelty of a 1.5-inch cover display and compact 7.2mm unfolded thickness. Its 144Hz pOLED main display and 1400 nits brightness deliver excellent visuals, though the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor feels dated compared to competing flagships. Battery capacity at 3800 mAh is concerning for daily use, requiring frequent charging despite 30W wired support. The Poco F6 Pro, priced at $449, delivers substantially better raw performance through its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and Adreno 740 GPU, making it superior for gaming and multitasking. Its 5000 mAh battery, 120W charging, and 4000 nits display brightness significantly outclass the Razr in practical daily use. The 50MP main camera with Light Fusion 800 and 8K video capability edge ahead of the Razr's setup. However, the Poco F6 Pro weighs 209g versus 188.6g and lacks the foldable appeal. Choose the Razr if foldable innovation excites you and you accept compromises; select the Poco F6 Pro for superior performance, battery endurance, and genuine value at $250 less.
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 Poco F6 Pro if…
- →120W charging goes from 0 to 100% in just 19 minutes
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip at a mid-range price
- →4000-nit 2K AMOLED display is one of the brightest in any price bracket
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
Poco F6 Pro
Pros
- 120W charging goes from 0 to 100% in just 19 minutes
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip at a mid-range price
- 4000-nit 2K AMOLED display is one of the brightest in any price bracket
- 8K video recording capability
- Wi-Fi 7 connectivity is future-proof
Cons
- Mediocre 8MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging despite the premium build
- IP64 — not truly waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS software bloat remains an issue
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Poco F6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP64 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 160.9 x 75.0 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Light Fusion 800) |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.67 inches |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 4000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| 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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