Motorola Razr (2023) vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Verdict
Motorola's Razr 2023 brings innovative foldable design at an aggressive price point, featuring a 144Hz main display, solid 64MP camera, and the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Battery capacity sits at 3800 mAh with 30W charging. Sony's Xperia 1 VI commands double the price with flagship specifications: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, superior 5000 mAh battery, brighter 2100-nit OLED display, and a versatile triple camera system including continuous optical zoom (85-170mm). Video capabilities heavily favor Sony with 4K 120fps HDR recording. IP68 rating surpasses the Razr's IP52 protection. While the Motorola excels in form factor novelty and value proposition for consumers seeking a foldable experience, Sony delivers comprehensive flagship performance across imaging, processing power, and display quality. Choose the Razr for innovative design and budget consciousness; select the Xperia 1 VI for professional-grade cameras and sustained performance demands.
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 Sony Xperia 1 VI if…
- →Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- →Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- →3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
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
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Pros
- Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
- Compact form factor for a flagship
- Very long battery life
Cons
- Resolution dropped from 4K to FHD+ vs predecessor
- Slow 30W charging
- Premium price
- Niche appeal outside enthusiasts
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr (2023) | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.6 g | 192 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP65/IP68 |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.35" Exmor T |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@120fps HDR |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.3-3.5, 85-170mm continuous optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired (TurboPower) | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 5W wireless | Qi wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) | 6.5 inches |
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (main) | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 2100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| 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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