Motorola Razr (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20
The Verdict
Motorola's 2023 Razr targets style-conscious consumers with its foldable design and 144Hz display innovation, while Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 prioritizes traditional flagship performance and productivity. Display quality favors the Razr with 1400 nits brightness and 144Hz refresh rate, though the Note 20's Super AMOLED Plus panel remains excellent at 60Hz. Camera capabilities lean toward the Note 20, which offers 8K video recording, 3x telephoto zoom, and superior low-light performance from its 12MP f/1.8 sensor, while the Razr compensates with higher megapixel counts but less versatile zoom. Performance-wise, the Note 20's Snapdragon 865+ outperforms the Razr's Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 in sustained workloads. Battery capacity favors the Note 20 at 4300mAh versus 3800mAh, though the Razr's 30W charging edges ahead. At $699 versus $999, the Razr offers exceptional value for foldable technology and modern features, though the Note 20 remains better suited for professional creators. For most users seeking cutting-edge design and value, the Motorola Razr 2023 is the superior choice.
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 Note 20 if…
- →S Pen productivity features
- →5G connectivity
- →Samsung DeX support
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 Note 20
Pros
- S Pen productivity features
- 5G connectivity
- Samsung DeX support
- Good performance with Snapdragon 865+
- Lighter than Note 20 Ultra
Cons
- Plastic (Glasstic) back at $999
- 60Hz display — no 120Hz
- FHD+ only, no QHD option
- Flat display lacked premium feel of Ultra
- Significant compromises versus Ultra model
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 10, One UI 2.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 192 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 (Glasstic back) |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP, f/2.0, 3x hybrid zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.7 inches |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 650 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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