Motorola Razr (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy A54
The Verdict
Motorola's Razr 2023 targets style-conscious users with its iconic foldable form factor, 144Hz pOLED display, and stronger camera system featuring 64MP main and OIS across both modules. Samsung's Galaxy A54 delivers practical value with superior battery longevity (5000 mAh vs 3800 mAh), better water resistance (IP67 vs IP52), and more affordable pricing at $449.99. Performance differences are minimal between Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and Exynos 1380. Display brightness favors Razr at 1400 nits, though Galaxy A54's Super AMOLED remains vibrant at 1000 nits. Battery life clearly advantages the A54 due to larger capacity and more efficient chipset. Camera quality slightly favors Razr's hardware, but both deliver competent 4K video. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing reliability and endurance, Galaxy A54 excels. For those willing to pay premium pricing for foldable innovation and superior display specs, Razr justifies its higher cost.
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 A54 if…
- →IP67 dust and water resistance at mid-range price
- →Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for multi-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
Samsung Galaxy A54
Pros
- IP67 dust and water resistance at mid-range price
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery for multi-day use
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
- OIS on the main camera improves low-light shots
Cons
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 rivals
- No telephoto camera, only a macro lens
- No wireless charging
- 25W charging is slow compared to Chinese competitors
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A54 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 202 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 158.2 x 76.7 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 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 5 MP macro |
| 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) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.4 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 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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