Motorola Razr (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy S10+
The Verdict
Motorola's 2023 Razr brings cutting-edge folding innovation with a 144Hz pOLED main display, 5G connectivity, and modern Android 13, making it significantly more current than the aging Galaxy S10+. Samsung's flagship offers superior camera versatility through its telephoto lens and dual aperture main sensor, plus better durability with IP68 rating versus IP52. Battery capacity slightly favors Samsung at 4100mAh, though the Razr compensates with faster 30W charging. Display refresh rate gives Motorola a substantial edge at 144Hz versus 60Hz. For 2024 standards, the Razr's novelty factor, superior processor performance, and modern connectivity justify its appeal despite the S10+ remaining a solid performer. Choose the Razr for innovation and current tech; select the S10+ only if camera versatility matters most and you accept older software.
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 S10+ if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- →Headphone jack retained
- →microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
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 S10+
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- Headphone jack retained
- microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
- Dual aperture main camera was innovative
- Reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare)
Cons
- No 5G support (separate 5G model existed)
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Slow 15W wired charging
- Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner was slow
- Punch-hole selfie cutout was distracting
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 9, One UI 1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 175 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, dual aperture, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP + 8 MP depth |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.4 inches |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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