Motorola Razr (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
The Verdict
Motorola's 2023 Razr offers superior value at $699 compared to Samsung's three-year-old Galaxy Z Flip 3 priced at $999. Display quality favors Motorola with its 144Hz pOLED main screen and brighter 1400-nit panel, while the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor matches modern expectations better than the dated Snapdragon 888. Camera performance slightly edges toward Samsung with its 4K@60fps video capability, but Motorola's 64MP main sensor with OIS provides better stills. Battery capacity (3800mAh vs 3300mAh) and charging speeds (30W vs 15W) distinctly favor Motorola. Samsung's IPX8 water resistance outperforms Motorola's IP52 rating, and the Galaxy Z Flip 3's proven hinge reliability matters. However, Motorola delivers more cutting-edge specs, better battery longevity, and significantly lower cost. Motorola Razr 2023 represents the smarter purchase for most buyers seeking a modern foldable experience.
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 Z Flip 3 if…
- →First mainstream affordable foldable at $999
- →IPX8 water resistance on a foldable
- →Much larger cover screen than Flip 5G
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 Z Flip 3
Pros
- First mainstream affordable foldable at $999
- IPX8 water resistance on a foldable
- Much larger cover screen than Flip 5G
- Compact and stylish when folded
- 120Hz inner display
Cons
- Poor battery life with 3300 mAh
- Slow 15W charging
- Dual 12 MP cameras are basic
- Visible display crease
- Snapdragon 888 thermal issues
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 11, One UI 3.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 183 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP52 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm (unfolded) |
| 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/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | 10W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.7 inches (inner), 1.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 2640 x 1080 (inner), 512 x 260 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz (inner) |
| 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 + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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