Motorola Razr (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 2023 across nearly every meaningful metric. Display quality favors Samsung with its Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel delivering 2600 nits brightness versus Razr's 1400 nits, though the Razr's 144Hz refresh rate is notable for scrolling smoothness. Processing power heavily favors the S25+ with Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and 12GB RAM crushing the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 with 8GB. Camera capabilities are superior on Samsung: 50MP main with 3x telephoto versus Razr's 64MP without optical zoom, plus 8K video recording. Battery capacity tips toward S25+ at 4900mAh with 45W charging and 15W wireless versus 3800mAh with 30W wired and 5W wireless. IP68 water resistance edges IP52 protection. Build quality matches closely, though Razr's foldable design offers unique appeal for creative professionals. At $300 price difference, Galaxy S25+ delivers flagship performance justified by specifications.
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 S25+ if…
- →Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset
- →Sharp QHD+ 120Hz display with high brightness
- →Compact and lightweight for a large-screen phone
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 S25+
Pros
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset
- Sharp QHD+ 120Hz display with high brightness
- Compact and lightweight for a large-screen phone
- 12 GB RAM standard across the lineup
- Seven years of software support
Cons
- Camera hardware nearly unchanged from S24+
- No periscope telephoto like the Ultra
- Charging still at 45W in 2025
- Galaxy AI features partly require cloud
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 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 | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | 15W Qi2 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.7 inches |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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