Motorola Razr Plus (2024) vs Razr (2024): Less of a Difference Compared to Last Year
Intromotorola Has Announced Its New Foldable Phone Series, the 2024 Versions of the Premium Razr Plus and More Affordable Regular Razr. Given the Specs, It...
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The regular Razr, which starts at $699, sports a large cover display this year, almost as big as that on the Plus model, which starts at $999. So, that immediately makes one of the biggest differences between last year's models not a factor anymore with the 2024 Razr flip phones from Motorola.
Despite the nice visual upgrade, however, the more budget-friendly Razr does not feature a high-end chipset and comes with a more modest camera system. It is also has slower charging speeds, but might have longer battery life than the Razr Plus thanks to slightly higher battery capacity.
Motorola Razr Plus (2024) vs Motorola Razr (2024) differences:
| Motorola Razr Plus (2024) | Motorola Razr (2024) |
|---|---|
| Larger cover display measuring at 4" | Cover display is 3.6" |
| Significantly more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset | The mid-range Mediatek Dimensity 7300X (4 nm) with less horsepower |
| 68W wired charging | 30W wired charging |
| Maximum storage is 512GB | Maximum storage is 256GB |
| 50MP 2X telephoto cameara | 13MP ultra-wide camera |
| Higher base memory of 12GB and faster UFS 4.0 storage | Base memory is 8GB and comes with much slower and less efficient UFS 2.2 storage |
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Design and Size
Razr Plus has a bigger cover display
The main visible difference between the Razr Plus (2024) and the regular Razr (2024) is in the cover display size. The Pus model has a much larger 4" cover screen vs. the 3.6" on the more affordable version.
Materials-wise, we are looking at a stainless steel hinge, aluminum frame, plastic front, and a glass back for both Razr Plus models in 2024. Even the new IPX8 water resistance rating is shared by the two.
The two phones have mostly similar dimensions to each other, so you don't have to pick one based on size and weight. That said, the regular Razr is somewhat thicker at 0.63in (15.9mm) vs. the 0.60in (15.3mm) of the Razr Plus.
Razr Plus (2024) colors:
- Peach Fuzz
- Midnight Blue
- Spring Green
- Hot Pink
Razr (2024) colors:
- Beach Sand
- Koala Grey
- Spritz Orange
Both phones come with a case and charger inside the box, as well as a USB-C charging cable. You also get a color-matching lanyard as an extra accessory to help you carry the phone.
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