Motorola Razr Fold vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Our Verdict: The Motorola Razr Fold packs the bigger battery, 6000mAh against 4700mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use, and the Razr Fold has the stronger screen, bigger at 8.1" against 6.6" and sharper at 412 PPI. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is the lighter phone at 195g against 243g. The Razr Fold 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.
The S23+ 5G is the cheaper one to own: around £725 over a typical contract, £816 less than the Razr Fold.
10 reviews 4.2
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Prices updated 28 July 2026
Motorola Razr Fold
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
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| Expert Rating | 4.2 10 reviews |
4.2 10 reviews |
| Screen | 8.1" | 6.6" |
| Display | Foldable LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2232 x 2484 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 412 | 390 |
| Rear Camera | 50 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 50 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Storage | 512GB | 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/7 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 160.1 x 144.5 x 4.7 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 243 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 |
£44.99/mo
£439.00 upfront |
£57.33/mo
£30.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £1797.00 | £349.99 |
| Prices updated 28 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is cheaper on contract at £725.46 over the life of the deal from £57.33 per month with £30.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?
The Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger screen at 8.1" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus's 6.6", the Motorola Razr Fold has the sharper display at 412 pixels per inch versus 390, and the Motorola Razr Fold 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 Fold or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?
The Motorola Razr Fold 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.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £349.99.
What storage options are available for the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?
The Motorola Razr Fold is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus comes in 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Motorola Razr Fold and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus use?
The Motorola Razr Fold is powered by the Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M), 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 Fold or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is the more portable of the two: it's 48g lighter at 195 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm, the Motorola Razr Fold is slimmer at 4.7mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Razr Fold or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?
The Motorola Razr Fold 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 Fold and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus run?
The Motorola Razr Fold 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.