Both Motorola and Samsung released excellent clamshell foldables this year. In fact, both of them arrived in the last month or so. In this article, we’ll be comparing those two foldable phones, we’ll compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr+ 2024. Both devices are quite compelling and actually do look similar, to a degree. There are a number of differences to note, though.
If you own an older flip phone or intend to buy your first one, you may find this article helpful. We’ll do our best to outline the differences between the two devices, as we’ve reviewed both of them. We will first list their specifications and will then move to compare them across a number of other categories.
Specs
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr+ 2024, respectively
– Screen size (main):
6.7-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED 2X (120Hz, HDR10+, 2,600 nits)
6.9-inch fullHD+ foldable LTPO AMOLED (165Hz, HDR10+, 3,000 nits)
– Screen size (cover):
3.4-inch Super AMOLED (120Hz)
4-inch LTPO AMOLED (165Hz)
– Display resolution (main):
2640 x 1080
– Display resolution (cover):
720 x 748
1080 x 1272
– SoC:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
– RAM:
12GB (LPDDR5X)
– Storage:
256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0)
256GB (UFS 4.0)
– Rear cameras:
50MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF OIS), 12MP (ultrawide, 123-degree FoV)
50MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 24mm lens, 0.8um pixel size, OIS, PDAF), 50MP (telephoto, f/2.0 aperture, 0.64um pixel size, PDAF, 2x optical zoom)
– Front cameras:
10MP (cover display, f/2.2 aperture)
32MP (f/2.4 aperture, 0.7um pixel size)
– Battery:
4,000mAh
– Charging:
25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless (no charger)
45W wired, 15W wireless, 5W reverse wired (no charger)
– Dimensions (unfolded):
165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm
171.4 x 74 x 7.1 mm
– Dimensions (folded):
85.1 x 71.9 x 14.9 mm
88.1 x 74 x 15.3 mm
– Weight:
187 grams
189 grams
– Connectivity:
5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.3/5.4
– Security:
Side-facing fingerprint scanner
– OS:
Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1
Android 14
– Price:
$1,099+
$999
– Buy:
Galaxy Z Flip 6 (Samsung / Best Buy)
Motorola Razr+ 2024 (Best Buy)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr+ 2024: Design
Both of these smartphones use aluminum for their frames, but their backplates are different. Samsung’s handset has glass on the back, while Motorola’s includes silicone polymer aka vegan leather on the back. That makes the Motorola Razr+ 2024 the less slippery of the two smartphones. Their main displays look very similar. Both have rather thin bezels around them, and a centered display camera hole up top.
Cover displays are an entirely different story, though. While both smartphones have two horizontally aligned cameras in the top-left corner, they do look different because of the displays themselves. The Motorola Razr+ 2024 has a larger cover display, and the two cameras are placed on the inside of it, along with an LED flash. Both cameras and an LED flash don’t cut into the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s cover display, however. Samsung opted for a folder-shaped display in order to avoid what Motorola did.
Another difference is noticeable when you look at the frame on both phones. While both are made out of aluminum, the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s is flat all around. That’s not the case with the Motorola Razr+ 2024’s frame, as it’s slightly curved. Motorola’s smartphone is IPX8 water resistant, while the Galaxy Z Flip 6 has an IP48 certification for water resistance. Both devices have a good hinge, while the display crease is less noticeable on the Motorola Razr+ 2024. They both seem well made, as expected. It’s also worth noting that the Motorola is taller and wider due to a larger display. The two phones area almost the same in terms of thickness and weight.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr+ 2024: Display
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphone has a 6.7-inch fullHD+ (2640 x 1080) Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display. This panel has a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It supports HDR10+ content and has a peak brightness of up to 2,600 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is 85.5%. The display measures 3.4 inches, this is a Super AMOLED display. This display’s resolution is 720 x 748 pixels, while the peak brightness is 1,600 nits. The Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects this panel.
The Motorola Razr+ 2024 has a 6.9-inch fullHD+ (2640 x 1080) Foldable LTPO AMOLED main display. That panel can project up to 1 billion colors and has a refresh rate of up to 165Hz. HDR10+ content is also supported here, while the peak brightness is up to 3,000 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is 84.9%. The cover display measures 4 inches, and it’s an LTPO AMOLED panel. It can also project up to 1 billion colors, and it supports Dolby Vision, while its resolution is 1080 x 1272. The refresh rate also goes up to 165Hz, while HDR10+ content is supported. The peak brightness here is 2,400 nits. Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus protects this display.
So, as you can see, all four displays look good on paper. Motorola’s smartphone does have several advantages in the display department, though. First and foremost, both of its displays get brighter than the panels on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. On top of that, they also offer a higher refresh rate, even though most of you won’t really notice the difference. The main display on the Motorola Razr+ 2024 also has a less noticeable hinge compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr+ 2024: Performance
In regards to the SoC, Samsung’s handset does include a more powerful one. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 fuels the device. That is Qualcomm’s most powerful SoC at the moment. Samsung also included 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM here and UFS 4.0 flash storage. The Motorola Razr+ 2024, on the flip side, is fueled by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. That is also a very powerful processor, and a 4nm chip as well. The Motorola Razr+ 2024 also ships with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage.
In other words, both of these smartphones are very powerful. You won’t really notice the difference in chip prowess during your usage. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is technically inferior to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but both are current-gen chips and two of the most powerful chips Qualcomm released in the last year. Both smartphones deliver outstanding performance when it comes to regular everyday use. They open apps really fast, are great for multitasking, and so on. There’s no lag to speak of, really.
The same can be said for gaming, actually. Both of these devices can run even the most demanding games out there. Gensin Impact and similar titles are not a problem at all. Yes, they will get quite warm after an hour or so of gameplay, but that won’t really affect the performance, which is the most important part.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr+ 2024: Battery
Both of these phones include a 4,000mAh battery on the inside. Both smartphones offer really good battery life, though the Motorola Razr+ 2024 did slightly better during our tests. In general, however, they’re on the same playing field in terms of battery life. It all depends on how you use your device. For us, the Motorola Razr+ 2024 came out on top in most situations, but the Galaxy Z Flip 6 triumphed in some others.
The Motorola Razr+ 2024, for example, did better during the gaming test, battery-wise. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 drained the battery less during phone calls. With our usage, we were able to get over 7 hours of screen-on-time, no problem. Those were the days without gaming, though. Getting over 8 hours of screen-on-time is also possible, but you’ll have to use the cover display even more. Battery life is a very subjective thing, so your mileage may vary, especially considering there are two displays on each of these phones.
Charging-wise, the Motorola Razr+ 2024 comes out on top. It supports 45W wired charging compared to 25W wired charging on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. It does charge faster. Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging is basically the same, though. Both smartphones support 15W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. It’s also worth saying that neither phone ships with a charger.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr+ 2024: Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 includes a 50-megapixel main camera, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide unit (123-degree FoV) as its two main cameras. The Motorola Razr+ 2024, on the flip side, has a 50-megapixel main camera and a 50-megapixel telephoto unit (2x optical zoom). Motorola actually managed to surprise us with the image quality this smartphone can produce, as it’s a big jump compared to the Motorola Razr+ 2023.
The images the phone provides do look more detailed and considerably better balanced. Even images in poorly lit environments now look really good. We would have preferred if Motorola went with an ultrawide camera as the second shooter here, but… at least the main camera has been considerably improved. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a solid camera setup too, and the performance is good.
We did notice that the images tend to be a bit different than the ones on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The phone did get an upgrade on the main camera, and we did notice more detail in the images it provides. Still, some more optimization is needed for the camera. Images from the Galaxy Z Flip 6 do end up looking a bit more processed than the ones from the Motorola Razr+ 2024. Both setups offer really good camera performance, but not flagship-grade.
Audio
Both of these phones do have stereo speakers, but we were kind of surprised with their performance. Why? Well, the Motorola Razr+ 2024 has noticeably louder speakers. The quality is not sacrificed here too. Just to be clear, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 speakers are not dim by any means, but Motorola really did a good job here.
Neither phone includes an audio jack, though. You’ll need to use a dongle in order to connect your wired headphones. If you prefer to go wireless, however, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Motorola Razr+ 2024 supports Bluetooth 5.3 and 5.4, respectively.
