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Motorola launched its new clamshell foldable, the Motorola Razr+ or Razr 40 Ultra, it depends on the market. The first name is used in the US, while the device carries the ‘Razr 40 Ultra’ name elsewhere. Having said that, in this article, we’ll compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Motorola Razr+. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is right around the corner, but the Flip 4 is still Samsung’s best flip phone, so… there you go.
We’ll first list the specs of both devices, and will then proceed to compare them across a number of different categories. We’ll compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio performance. Just to be perfectly clear, we’ll refer to Motorola’s new handset as the ‘Razr+’ from now on, but what is said here applies for the same model in other markets, basically. They’re the same devices, we just had the privilege to test the ‘Razr+’ in the US.
Specs
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 | Motorola Razr+ | |
| Screen size | Main: 6.7-inch fullHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display (foldable, 120Hz) Secondary (Cover): 1.9-inch Super AMOLED display (flat, 60Hz) |
Main: 6.9-inch fullHD+ LTPO AMOLED (foldable, 165Hz) Secondary (Cover): 3.6-inch AMOLED display (flat, 144Hz) |
| Screen resolution | Main: 2640 x 1080 Secondary (Cover): 260 x 512 |
Main: 2640 x 1080 Secondary (Cover): 1056 x 1066 |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB (UFS 3.1), non-expandable | 256GB/512GB (UFS 3.1), non-expandable |
| Rear cameras | 12MP (f/1.8 aperture, 24mm lens, 1.8um pixel size, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF) 12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 123-degree FoV, 1.12um pixel size, ultrawide) |
12MP (f/1.5 aperture, 1.4um pixel size, OIS, PDAF) 13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 108-degree FoV, 1.12um pixel size) |
| Front cameras | 10MP (f/2.4 aperture, 26mm lens, 1.22um pixel size) | 32MP (f/2.4 aperture, 0.7um pixel size) |
| Battery | 3,700mAh, non-removable, 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging Charger not included |
3,800mAh, non-removable, 30W fast wired charging, 5W wireless charging Charger included (not in the US) |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9mm Folded: 84.9 x 71.9 x 15.9-17.1mm |
Unfolded: 170.8 x 74 x 7mm Folded: 88.4 x 74 x 15.1mm |
| Weight | 187 grams | 184.5/188.5 grams |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C | 5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C |
| Security | Side-facing fingerprint scanner | Side-facing fingerprint scanner |
| OS | Android 12 One UI 4.1.1 |
Android 13 |
| Price | $999.99 | $999 |
| Buy | Samsung | Amazon |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Motorola Razr+: Design
Both phones are made out of aluminum and glass. The Razr+ does also come in a variant with a vegan leather backplate, though. Both phones fold right down the middle, of course, and both have two cameras on the back. You’ll also notice a centered camera hole on both devices, on their main displays. The bezels are rather thin around those displays, by the way. The sides on the Galaxy Z Flip 4 are flatter than they are on the Razr+.
One important difference between them is the fact the Razr+ folds flat, and it also has a less noticeable crease. The Motorola Razr+ has horizontally-aligned cameras on the back, while the Galaxy Z Flip 4 includes a vertically-oriented ones. They both have cover displays, but the one on the Razr+ is much larger. It even goes around the rear cameras on the phone. We’ll talk more about the displays in the next chapter.
The Motorola Razr+ is slightly lighter than the Galaxy Z Flip 4, while it’s taller, wider, and about the same thickness when unfolded. When folded, the Motorola Razr+ is thinner than Samsung’s handset. They do have a rather similar feeling in the hand, even though you’ll feel the difference between them. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is IPX8 rated, so it’s water resistant. The Motorola Razr+ comes with a water-repellent coating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Motorola Razr+: Display
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 features a 6.7-inch fullHD+ (2640 x 1080) main display. That is a foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel. It has a 120Hz refresh rate, and it supports HDR10+ content. This panel gets up to 1,200 nits of brightness at its peak. There is a second panel on the back, and it measures 1.9 inches. That is a Super AMOLED display with a 260 x 512 resolution. That second panel is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus+.
The Motorola Razr+, on the flip side, includes a 6.9-inch fullHD+ (2640 x 1080) main panel. That is a foldable LTPO AMOLED display. It can project up to 1 billion colors, and has a 165Hz refresh rate. HDR10+ content is supported by this display, and the panel goes up to 1,400 nits of brightness at its peak. The second panel on the phone measures 3.6 inches, and has a 1056 x 1066 resolution. That is an AMOLED display that can project up to 1 billion colors. It has a 144Hz refresh rate, and supports HDR10+ content. This panel goes up to 1,100 nits of brightness at its peak, and it’s protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus.
We basically don’t have any major complaints about any of these displays, at least as far as image projection is concerned. They’re all vivid, and offer good viewing angles. They’re also sharp enough. The refresh rate of the Galaxy Z Flip 4’s second display is not that important considering the way it’s meant to be used, but the Motorola Razr+ definitely has the edge there. The crease on the Motorola Razr+’s main display is also less noticeable, so that’s certainly a plus. It’ll not only poke you less in the eyes, but you’ll feel it less under your fingers.
One important difference between the cover displays on these two phones is the number of things you can do with them. The Motorola Razr+ allows you to use its cover display to full extent. In other words, you can run full apps on it. The same cannot be said for the Galaxy Z Flip 4’s panel, which is meant to be used mainly for widgets.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Motorola Razr+: Performance
The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 fuels both of these smartphones. That is not Qualcomm’s latest and greatest chip, but it’s the next best thing. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 comes with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 flash storage. The Motorola Razr+, on the other hand, offers up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 flash storage. Neither phone offers expandable storage, by the way.
When it comes to performance, you’ll be happy with both of them. The software runs smoothly on both phones, regardless of what you’re doing. Simpler tasks are not a problem, and the same can be said for more demanding tasks too. Even if you decide to play some games on these two phones, they will do a fine job, even those demanding titles. On the Motorola Razr+, you can even use the second display to play full games, if you’re so inclined. Neither phone gets too hot for use after a longer gaming session either, even though they do get quite warm, which is normal.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Motorola Razr+: Battery
There is a 3,700mAh battery included inside the Galaxy Z Flip 4, while the Motorola Razr+ has a 3,800mAh battery on the inside. The Motorola Razr+ does have a slightly larger battery, but also larger displays, and higher refresh rates. Looking just at those facts, the battery life shouldn’t be too different. Well, it is not, but the Motorola Razr+ does offer better battery life, at least it did during our testing.
With the Galaxy Z Flip 4, we were able to get around 7-7.5 hours of screen-on-time, while the Motorola Razr+ pushes that to 7.5-8 hours of screen-on-time. This doesn’t have to mean much to you, as your results may be entirely different. It should give you an idea of what the phones are capable of when it comes to battery life, though. We did not game much during our testing, but we did not spare either phone, of course. These are numbers that we were able to achieve during more normal usage days, not the ones in which we used the camera for hours. As I said, though, your mileage may vary for a number of reasons.
What about charging? The Galaxy Z Flip 4 supports 25W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The Motorola Razr+ supports 30W wired, and 5W wireless charging. Neither phone comes with a charger in the US, but the Motorola Razr+ may include one in some other markets, so keep that in mind.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Motorola Razr+: Cameras
A 12-megapixel main camera can be found on the Galaxy Z Flip 4, along with a 12-megapixel ultrawide unit (123-degree FoV). The Motorola Razr+, on the flip side, has a 12-megapixel main camera, and a 13-megapixel ultrawide unit (108-degree FoV). The ultrawide camera on the Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a much wider field of view, and that is something we appreciated, as you can stuff a lot more content in the frame.
Having said that, how do they perform? Well, based on the images taken side-by-side, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 tends to offer more saturated images, as expected. That is, at times, an advantage, and at times a disadvantage. It handles HDR conditions better during the daytime, but then again that added saturation can ruin some images, like skin tones in some cases, and so on. The Motorola Razr+, on the other hand, tends to provide rather dull images at times, while in other situations it does a great job.
In low light, we preferred the Motorola Razr+ most of the time. It handled street lights a lot better, and the same goes for neon signs. It’s kind of a different situation than when it comes to daylight shots, where the Galaxy Z Flip 4 was mostly the better device. Their ultrawide cameras do follow this same pattern, more or less.
Audio
You will find a set of stereo speakers on both of these phones. The speakers on the Motorola Razr+ were louder, though, while the sound output is really good from both devices. They’re well-balanced, though don’t expect miracles, of course.
An audio jack is not included on either device. You’ll have to resort to their Type-C ports for wired audio connections. If you prefer to go wireless, that’s not a problem. Bluetooth 5.2 is available on the Galaxy Z Flip 4, while Bluetooth 5.3 can be utilized on the Motorola Razr+.