The new generation of clamshell foldable phones is here! After releasing the first-ever clamshell phones with a foldable display in 2019, Motorola and Samsung launched their successors and brought the support to 5G connectivity even in this innovative segment. If you only look at the names of the new handsets, you might think that they are just variants of the previous models with a 5G modem inside and the same specifications. But this is not the truth: the new Motorola Razr 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G are very important upgrades compared to the previous generation. Let’s discover all the upgrades done and the differences between the two handsets.
Motorola Razr 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
| Motorola Razr 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| THICKNESS | 169.2 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm (unfolded) 91.7 x 72.6 x 16 mm (folded) 192 grams |
167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm (folded) 183 grams |
| DISPLAY | Main display: 6.2 inches, 876 x 2142p (HD+), 373 ppi, Foldable P-OLED External display: 2.7 inches, 600 x 800 pixels, G-OLED |
6.7 inches, 1080 x 2636p (Full HD+), Foldable Dynamic AMOLED External display: 1.1 inches, Super AMOLED, 112 x 300 pixels |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, octa-core 3.09 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 512 GB | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10 | Android 10, One UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS |
| CAMERA | Single 48 MP f/1.7 20 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.2 10 MP f/2.4 selfie camera |
| BATTERY | 2800 mAh Fast charging 15W |
3300 mAh, Fast Charging 15W, and fast wireless charging 9W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | 5G, water-repellent, optional eSIM | 5G, eSIM |
Design
The Motorola Razr 5G wins the design battle because of its iconic design which reminds of the old Razr feature phones. It has a more compact body, a more original look, and even amazing build quality. The Motorola Razr 5G is built very well and it includes a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, a frame made of aluminum 7000 series, and a stainless steel hinge. It is even a water-repellent phone, so it offers some kind of protection against water despite being a foldable phone. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is a beautiful and well-built phone as well, but it can not compete with the Motorola Razr 5G when it comes to aesthetics.
Display
If we talk about the internal foldable displays, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is actually superior. Its internal foldable display with the Dynamic AMOLED technology has a higher 1080p resolution and the HDR10+ certification which is not present on the Motorola Razr 5G. Instead, if we talk about the external displays, Motorola Razr 5G is way better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G houses a very small cover display which does not offer so many ways to interact. With the Motorola Razr 5G, you can do a lot of things without opening the phone thanks to its wide external display.
Specs & Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G beats the Motorola Razr 5G 10-0 when it comes to the hardware department. It has a stronger chipset: the Snapdragon 865+ which is actually the best processor in the market, while the Snapdragon 765G found on the Razr 5G is just a mid-range SoC. The Snapdragon 865+ of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is paired with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Motorola Razr 5G run Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
Both Razr 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G are pretty nice camera phones with OIS providing a good photo quality, but they are not top camera phones. Among these twos, I would go for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G because it offers a secondary ultrawide lens and because it is able to record better videos and shoot better selfies. Unfortunately, you do not get secondary sensors paired with the main rear camera of the Motorola Razr 5G. With both the handsets, you can click selfies with the rear camera by using the secondary display.
Battery
The battery of the Motorola Razr 5G is very small compared with the other Android smartphones released in 2020. The reasons are its small dimensions and the fact that it is a clamshell foldable phone: there is no space for a huge battery. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is below-average too, but it has more space for a bigger 3300 mAh battery. And with its efficient components, it is enough for a day of moderate use. It even supports wireless charging.
Price
The prices of the Motorola Razr 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G vary depending on the market. The former is priced €1599 in Europe and $1399 in the U.S. while the latter is priced €1599 in Europe and $1449 in the U.S. If the design (and usability while the phone is folded) is your main concern, then you should go for the Razr 5G. But for all the rest, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is a way better phone. It has a superior display, flagship-class hardware (you get midrange hardware with the Razr 5G and that is very disappointing for several potential users), a great camera, and even wireless charging.
Motorola Razr 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G: PRO and CONS
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
PRO
- Flagship hardware
- Bigger battery
- Wireless charging
- HDR10+ display
CONS
- Dimensions
Motorola Razr 5G
PRO
- Better external display
- Water-repellent
- Iconic design
- Great build quality
CONS
- Midrange hardware
