Motorola Razr Plus (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
The Verdict
Motorola's Razr Plus 2024 significantly outperforms Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 despite matching price points. Superior specs include a more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, larger 4000mAh battery versus 3700mAh, faster 45W charging (versus 25W), and notably better camera hardware with dual 50MP sensors and a dedicated telephoto lens compared to the Flip 5's modest 12MP setup. Display technology favors the Razr with 165Hz refresh rates on both screens and exceptional 3000-nit brightness, while Samsung's 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED caps at 1600 nits. The Razr also offers superior build quality with IP48 rating and 12GB RAM standard. Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 maintains advantages in thinness (6.9mm vs 7.1mm) and cover display usability (3.4 inches), plus receives Android 13 with One UI refinements. However, Motorola's newer hardware, stronger performance metrics, and substantially better photography capabilities make it the compelling choice for users prioritizing power and camera quality at this premium price tier.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Razr Plus (2024) if…
- →Largest cover screen (4 inches) on any flip foldable
- →165Hz on both the inner and cover displays
- →Peak 3000-nit brightness
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 if…
- →Much larger 3.4-inch cover screen allows full app use when folded
- →Compact pocketable flip form factor
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Motorola Razr Plus (2024)
Pros
- Largest cover screen (4 inches) on any flip foldable
- 165Hz on both the inner and cover displays
- Peak 3000-nit brightness
- Slim 7.1 mm profile when unfolded
- Stylish vegan leather color options
Cons
- Smaller 4000 mAh battery due to foldable form factor
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 not quite top-tier
- No ultrawide camera
- IP48 rating is weaker than IP68 slab phones
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Pros
- Much larger 3.4-inch cover screen allows full app use when folded
- Compact pocketable flip form factor
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip
- IPX8 water resistance
- Stylish design with many color options
Cons
- Small 3700 mAh battery drains quickly
- Only 12 MP main camera, no telephoto
- Slow 25W charging
- Inner display crease still noticeable
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Razr Plus (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188.8 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP48 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 171.3 x 74.0 x 7.1 mm (unfolded) | 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm unfolded |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP (inner display selfie camera) | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charging | 45W TurboPower wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (inner) + 4.0 inches (cover) | 6.7 inches inner, 3.4 inches cover |
| Type | AMOLED (both screens) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (inner) / 1272 x 1080 (cover) | 2640 x 1080 inner, 720 x 748 cover |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz (inner) / 165Hz (cover) | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | 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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