Motorola’s 2024 flip-style foldable phones are packed with exciting upgrades. With upgraded cameras, high-performance chipsets, and bigger batteries, Razr+ 2024 and Razr 2024 are now much better than their predecessors. They also get more screen space outside (the cover display), though it goes heavily in the base Razor’s favor.
The upgrades make the Razr 2024 a good buy for anyone looking to spend around $600. However, adding an extra $200 gives you some nice upgrades. The question here is whether those upgrades justify the additional bucks or whether going with the base model is a better decision. Dive into this detailed comparison to make an informed decision.
Motorola Razr+ 2024: Pricing
You can now snag the Razr 2024 for $600 and the Razr+ 2024 for $800, down from their launch prices of $699 and $999, respectively.
Motorola Razr+ 2024 vs Razr 2024: Display
The cover displays have got significant upgrades, particularly the base model. The Razr 2024’s cover display is more than doubled at 3.6 inches, while the Plus model has received a comparatively minor jump from 3.6 to 4 inches. So, you’ll be able to do a lot more with the cover display on the base model compared to last year’s base Razr model.
The bigger cover displays offer higher screen resolutions for better clarity. The refresh rate and peak brightness have also increased, offering extra smoothness and enhanced visibility outdoors. They still have the same Gorilla Glass Victus protection, though.
The primary (inner) displays on both models are still 6.9 inches, but with one difference, though. The Razr 2024’s screen refreshes at 120Hz, while the plus model offers a 165Hz refresh rate for extra smoothness. While both are getting their peak brightness bumped up, the screen refresh rate on the base model has been downgraded from 144Hz to 120Hz compared to 2023’s Razr models.
Motorola Razr+ 2024 vs Razr 2024: Performance
The 2024 Razr models have upgraded chips: MediaTek Dimensity 7300X on the Razr 40 and the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 on the Razr+ 2024. However, there’s a big difference between them. The Dimensity 7300X is more of a mid-range chip from MediaTek, whereas the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a sub-flagship chip. Hence, you’d see a significant performance gap between the two, with the Snapdragon chip at the top.
On Geekbench 6, the base Razr 2024 scored 1,048 single-core points and 3,049 multi-core points. The plus model, on the other hand, did a lot better, with 1,975 single-core points and 4,815 multi-core points.
The Razr 2024 scored 656,387 points on the AnTuTu 10 benchmarking platform, while the Razr+ 2024 scored 1,138,620 points.
The cheaper Razr has improved in performance over the last year, but it can’t match the performance offered by Razr+ 2024.
Motorola Razr+ 2024 vs Razr 2024: Cameras
The Razr 2024 and Razr+ 2024 greatly differ in terms of camera capabilities, and that difference is surprising. Both have a 50-megapixel primary camera, paired with a 13MP ultrawide camera on the Razr 2024, whereas the Plus model gets a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom.
So, Motorola has traded the ultrawide camera on the Plus model for a telephoto lens for a 2x optical zoom when most flagships out there offer 3x or 5x optical zoom. I’m not sure if this is the right move. However, according to Moto, many Razr Plus users were spending more time taking portraits than ultrawide shots. The selfie cameras are unchanged, though.
Although phones have the same specs for the primary camera, the results are different. Thanks to Razr+’s superior chipsets, the shots are more detailed with better color accuracy and much better low-light performance than the base model. The base Razr 2024 is good enough for group shots, thanks to the ultrawide camera. And because of the foldable form factor, you can use the 50MP primary camera for selfies, which delivers far better results than the 32MP internal selfie shooter.
As for the video recording, the high-end Razr+ 2024 offers 4K 60fps video recording with rear and selfie cameras, while the Razr 2024 tops out at 30fps.
Motorola Razr+ 2024 vs Razr 2024: Battery and Connectivity
The Razr+ 2024 and Razr 2024 bring noticeable differences in battery capacity and charging capabilities. The cheaper model packs a 4,200mAh battery, whereas the Plus model gets a slightly smaller 4,000mAh battery. Though the difference looks small, the Razr 2024 lasts a few additional hours.
The Razr+ 2024 compensates for its smaller battery capacity by offering a faster charging of 45W wired charging (vs. 30W on the Razr 2024). Both carry 15W wireless charging support if you like to do things without cables. The Plus model also supports 5W reverser charging to power up your accessories or other phones.
In terms of connectivity, the Razr 2024 brings Wi-Fi 6e support. The more-premium Razr also supports Wi-Fi 7 for strong connectivity. Although both have Bluetooth 5.4 support, the Razr+ 2024 also supports aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless.
Motorola Razr+ 2024 vs Razr 2024: Which one should you choose?
The Razr+ 2024 and Razr 2024 are solid flip-style foldable phones, offering great specs for the price. However, picking one of them really boils down to your preference.
Here are the top reasons to consider the Razr+ 2024 or Razr 2024:
Buy the Razr+ 2024 for:
- a larger (more usable) cover screen
- better performance
- more detailed camera shots
- faster charging and reverse charging support
Buy the Razr 2024 for:
- saving $200 extra
- an ultrawide camera
- a bigger battery
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