Motorola Razr (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Verdict
Motorola's Razr 2023 delivers nostalgia with foldable innovation, featuring a stunning 6.9-inch pOLED display at 144Hz and capable 64MP main camera. Samsung's Galaxy S23 counters with the superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, brighter 1750-nit AMOLED screen, and more versatile camera setup including a 3x telephoto lens. S23 records 4K video at 60fps versus Razr's 30fps limitation. Build quality favors Samsung with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and IP68 rating, outpacing Razr's IP52 durability. Battery capacities are similar, though S23 charges faster at 25W versus Razr's 30W claims. Razr excels in display innovation and form factor uniqueness, appealing to early adopters. Galaxy S23 provides better overall performance, camera versatility, and ruggedness at nearly identical RAM and storage. For mainstream users prioritizing performance and reliability, S23 offers greater value. Razr suits those willing to compromise for cutting-edge foldable design.
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 S23 if…
- →Compact 6.1-inch size is rare in flagship phones
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- →Lightweight at 168 g for comfortable one-handed 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 S23
Pros
- Compact 6.1-inch size is rare in flagship phones
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- Lightweight at 168 g for comfortable one-handed use
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
Cons
- Small 3900 mAh battery limits all-day endurance
- Slow 25W charging with no charger in box
- Only 8 GB RAM
- No 4K@60fps ultrawide video recording
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 168 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 3900 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.1 inches |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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