Motorola Razr (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Verdict
Motorola's 2023 Razr delivers cutting-edge foldable innovation with a 144Hz pOLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, and premium build quality at $699. Samsung's Galaxy A35 counters with exceptional practicality: a larger 5000 mAh battery, superior IP67 water resistance, brighter 1000-nit AMOLED screen, and Android 14 at just $400. Camera systems differ meaningfully, with Razr's 64MP f/1.7 main sensor and OIS versus Galaxy A35's 50MP f/1.8 offering. Battery life favors the Galaxy A35 substantially, though Razr's 30W charging edges ahead. Display tech goes to Razr for the 144Hz novelty, but Galaxy A35's Super AMOLED proves more practical for daily use. Performance sits close, with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 slightly outpacing Exynos 1380. For foldable enthusiasts valuing form factor innovation, Razr wins. Budget-conscious buyers seeking reliability and longevity should choose Galaxy A35.
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 Samsung Galaxy A35 if…
- →Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- →Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
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
Samsung Galaxy A35
Pros
- Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS upgrades promised
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- Wi-Fi 5 is dated for 2024
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 chips
- Slow 25W charging with no in-box charger
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 5 MP macro |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.6 inches |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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