Motorola Razr 60 vs Samsung Galaxy S23

Our Verdict: The Motorola Razr 60 has the bigger battery of the two, 4500mAh against 3900mAh, which usually means longer between charges, and the Razr 60 has the bigger screen, 6.9" against 6.1". The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the lighter phone at 167g against 188g. The Razr 60 is the one to have if you want what it adds, but the S23 5G is the smarter buy if you'd rather keep the money.

Over a full contract, the S23 5G works out around £549 all-in, about £618 less than the Razr 60.

Expert Rating
3.7
12 reviews
4.2
11 reviews
Screen
6.9" 6.1"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 x 2640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
413 422
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Battery
4,500 mAh 3,900 mAh
Storage
256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 13
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight
188 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£20.58/mo (£315.00 upfront) £20.99/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £199.00
Motorola Razr 60 Motorola Razr 60 Samsung Galaxy S23 Samsung Galaxy S23
Expert Rating 3.7
12 reviews
4.2
11 reviews
Screen 6.9" 6.1"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 x 2640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 413 422
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Battery 4,500 mAh 3,900 mAh
Storage 256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 13
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight 188 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £20.58/mo
£315.00 upfront
£20.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free - £199.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Razr 60 or Samsung Galaxy S23 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper on contract at £548.76 over the life of the deal from £20.99 per month with £19.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr 60 or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Razr 60 has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S23's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 413 pixels per inch, and the Motorola Razr 60 uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S23 has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Razr 60 or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Razr 60 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr 60 and Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Razr 60 is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Razr 60 and Samsung Galaxy S23 use?

The Motorola Razr 60 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 uses the Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Razr 60 or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the more portable of the two: it's 21g lighter at 167 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr 60 or Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Motorola Razr 60 is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Motorola Razr 60 and Samsung Galaxy S23 run?

The Motorola Razr 60 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S23 runs Android 13. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.