Apple iPhone 13 vs Motorola Razr Fold

Our Verdict: The upfront buying price favours Apple iPhone 13 over Motorola Razr Fold. Its SIM-free price is £199.95 beside Motorola Razr Fold's £1509.00. Screen quality leans toward Apple iPhone 13 for sharpness, with 457 PPI compared with Motorola Razr Fold's 412 PPI. Motorola Razr Fold has the higher-resolution rear camera figure at 50MP versus Apple iPhone 13's 12MP, Motorola Razr Fold also has the higher-resolution front camera at 50MP against Apple iPhone 13's 12MP. The better buy is priority-led: Apple iPhone 13 has its own hardware strengths, while Motorola Razr Fold may be the more sensible fit for cost, size, or ecosystem reasons.

Over a full contract, the iPhone 13 works out around £387 all-in, about £1154 less than the Razr Fold.

Expert Rating
4.6
10 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen
6.1" 8.1"
Display
OLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
2532 x 1170 2232 x 2484
Pixels Per Inch
457 412
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
Battery
3,227 mAh 6,000 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e- SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 6.0
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm
Weight
173 grams 243 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£13.99/mo (£29.00 upfront) £44.99/mo (£439.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£173.00 £1797.00

Prices updated 27 July 2026

Apple iPhone 13 Apple iPhone 13 Motorola Razr Fold Motorola Razr Fold
Expert Rating 4.6
10 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen 6.1" 8.1"
Display OLED Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2532 x 1170 2232 x 2484
Pixels Per Inch 457 412
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
Battery 3,227 mAh 6,000 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e- SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 6.0
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm
Weight 173 grams 243 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £13.99/mo
£29.00 upfront
£44.99/mo
£439.00 upfront
SIM-free £173.00 £1797.00
Prices updated 27 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 13 or Motorola Razr Fold cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 13 is cheaper on contract at £387.16 over the life of the deal from £13.99 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 or Motorola Razr Fold?

The Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger screen at 8.1" compared to the Apple iPhone 13's 6.1", the Apple iPhone 13 has the sharper display at 457 pixels per inch versus 412, and the Apple iPhone 13 uses a OLED panel while the Motorola Razr Fold has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 or Motorola Razr Fold?

The Apple iPhone 13 features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Razr Fold has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 13 or Motorola Razr Fold?

The Apple iPhone 13 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £173.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 and Motorola Razr Fold?

The Apple iPhone 13 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Motorola Razr Fold comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 and Motorola Razr Fold use?

The Apple iPhone 13 is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Motorola Razr Fold uses the Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 or Motorola Razr Fold?

The Apple iPhone 13 is the more portable of the two: it's 70g lighter at 173 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm, the Motorola Razr Fold is slimmer at 4.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 or Motorola Razr Fold?

The Apple iPhone 13 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Motorola Razr Fold is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 and Motorola Razr Fold run?

The Apple iPhone 13 runs Apple iOS and the Motorola Razr Fold runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.