Motorola Razr+ And Razr (2023) Hands-On: Flipping the Folding Phone Script
Moto's Razr+ And Razr (2023) Deliver More Features And Better Value

Today in New York City, Motorola unveiled a pair of exciting new folding flip phones – the Moto Razr+ (2023) and Moto Razr (2023). Both share the same overall design, have similar tech specs, and aim to one-up Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip4 on features and value, respectively. The Razr+ cost $999.99, and will be available June 23 (pre-orders June 16), while the more affordable Razr (2023)’s pricing and availability are still TBD.
Before we dive in, check out our hands-on video:

Meanwhile, the Razr (2023) comes with a smaller 1.5-inch OLED cover screen, in a layout that’s similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4’s. It’s behind a ribbon of glass that spans the bottom third of the lid, next to 64MP and 13MP twin shooters. This display is more limited in functionality than the Razr+’s. It shows notifications, status (date, time, battery, signal), and lets you cycle through a handful of widgets, like weather and music.

There’s also no “chin” here anymore, an iconic design element that Motorola dropped with the Moto Razr (2022), a phone that didn’t officially make it to North America. Depending on the specific model and colorway, the new Razr is made of a combination of 7000 series aluminum, Gorilla Glass Victus, and vegan leather. Build quality is outstanding, and both phones look fantastic and feel great in hand.

The new Razr’s main display is the star of the show. It’s a gorgeous 6.9-inch FHD+ LTPO OLED panel (22:9, 2640 x 1080 pixels, HDR10+) that’s super bright (1400 nits peak) and features even bezels all around, plus a center punch hole for the 32MP selfie camera. Refresh rates are impressive, too, at 165Hz for the Razr+ and 144Hz for the Razr (2023).

The Razr+ packs a 12MP f/1.5 1.4-micron main shooter with dual-pixel PDAF and OIS, while the Razr (2023) comes with a 64MP f/1.7 0.7-micron main shooter with laser AF and OIS that bins pixel 4-to-1 for 16MP pics. Both phones also feature a 13MP f/2.2 1.12-micron 109-degree ultrawide / macro with AF, and a 32MP f/2.4 0.7-micron selfie camera that outputs 8MP after combining pixels 4-to-1, and supports 4k 60fps video capture.

As you’d expect, the new Razr features sub-6GHz 5G and 4G LTE bands for all North American carriers, plus dual-SIM support (one physical SIM and one eSIM). In addition to the speaker on the bottom edge, the earpiece doubles as a second speaker for stereo audio. This setup supports Dolby Atmos, and Moto will be partnering with Bose going forward, for an even better listening experience.

Other specs include WiFi 6e and NFC. While the Razr+ packs a 3800mAh battery, the Razr (2023) uses a larger 4200mAh battery. That’s because the Razr (2023) has more space under the front lid. Both handsets offer 30W wired charging and 5W wireless charging, but no reverse wireless charging. Only the Razr+ ships with a charger in the box.

Moto Razr+ (2023) color options
With the Razr+, the company has added clever touches that further improve cover display integration. For example, when running an app on the cover screen, you can press and hold the gesture pill to switch between full screen and a smaller view in case the camera punch holes get in the way. If you’re using an app on the main display, and close the phone, a button appears on the cover screen asking if you want to continue running the app in front.

Ultimately, we came away extremely impressed with the new Razr. The Razr+ delivers a more compelling set of features than the Galaxy Z Flip4 for the same price, and the Razr (2023) offers a similar experience for less money. Of course, Samsung is not standing still, and we’re expecting the Galaxy Z Flip5 to land sometime in July. But for now, it looks like Moto is the new folding flip phone king. As always, stay tuned for our full review.

Moto has not shared pricing and availability for the Razr (2023) yet, but it will be more affordable than the Razr+. It’s coming in three colors – Sage Green, Vanilla Cream, and Summer Lilac – with a vegan leather front and back.