Motorola Razr 60 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

Our Verdict: The Motorola Razr 60 has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.9" against 6.6" and sharper at 413 PPI, and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus goes up to 512GB of storage, where the Razr 60 tops out at 256GB. Get the Razr 60 if those extras are worth it to you; otherwise the S23+ 5G covers the basics for less.

Over a full contract, the S23+ 5G works out around £728 all-in, about £438 less than the Razr 60.

Expert Rating
3.7
12 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen
6.9" 6.6"
Display
Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 x 2640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
413 390
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 4,700 mAh
Storage
256GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm
Weight
188 grams 195 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) £57.33/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £249.95
Motorola Razr 60 Motorola Razr 60 Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Expert Rating 3.7
12 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen 6.9" 6.6"
Display Foldable LTPO AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 x 2640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 413 390
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 4,700 mAh
Storage 256GB 256GB, 512GB
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/6
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm
Weight 188 grams 195 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
£57.33/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free - £249.95
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Motorola Razr 60
Motorola Razr 60

36 Months

256GB

PANTONE Gibraltar Sea

150GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

Exclusive Deal Details

£20.58 per month, £315 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

12 Months

256GB

Phantom Black

Refurbished

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£57.33 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is cheaper on contract at £727.96 over the life of the deal from £57.33 per month with £30.00 upfront.

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

The Motorola Razr 60 has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus's 6.6", the Motorola Razr 60 has the sharper display at 413 pixels per inch versus 390, and the Motorola Razr 60 uses a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

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

The Motorola Razr 60 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 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 Plus?

The Motorola Razr 60 is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus comes in 256GB, 512GB.

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

The Motorola Razr 60 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7400X (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 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 Plus?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Razr 60 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is more compact. It's 7g lighter at 188 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is actually the more compact phone at 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm.

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

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 Plus 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 Plus run?

The Motorola Razr 60 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 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.