Motorola Razr (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Verdict
The Motorola Razr (2023) and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Motorola Razr (2023) is the cheaper of the two at $699 versus $1,100, a difference of about $401. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Motorola Razr (2023) stands out for most affordable clamshell foldable at $699 launch price, while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is praised for compact flip form factor. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
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 Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
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 Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP52 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 4000 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 (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 2640 x 1080 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 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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