Motorola Razr (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Verdict
Motorola's Razr (2023) delivers a foldable form factor with a stunning 6.9-inch pOLED display running 144Hz refresh, paired with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and a capable 64MP main camera. Samsung's Galaxy A55 offers solid performance via Exynos 1480, a vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED screen, and notably superior battery life with its 5000mAh capacity versus the Razr's 3800mAh. IP67 water resistance on the Galaxy A55 outpaces the Razr's IP52 rating. Camera capabilities are comparable, though the Razr edges ahead with OIS on its ultrawide and superior video capabilities. Where the Razr captivates with innovation and cutting-edge display tech, the Galaxy A55 impresses with practical durability, longer endurance, and $250 less expense. For users prioritizing value, longevity, and reliability, the Galaxy A55 makes the stronger choice. Folding-phone enthusiasts willing to accept battery trade-offs should consider the Razr.
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 A55 if…
- →Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- →Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
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 A55
Pros
- Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Four years of OS upgrades and five years of security
- IP67 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Exynos 1480 lags behind Snapdragon rivals
- Heavy at 213 g
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- Only 25W charging with no charger included
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 213 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) | 161.1 x 77.4 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) | 6.6 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 (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Xclipse 530 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Exynos 1480 |
| 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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