Motorola and Samsung are going head-to-head in the foldable market with their latest models, the Moto Razr 50 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. Both devices offer premium foldable experiences, but they differ in some key areas like design, display, performance, and battery life.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 edges ahead with a more powerful chipset and better camera features, but the Moto Razr 50 shines with its larger display, bigger battery, and superior external screen. Your choice will depend on whether you prioritise performance or display experience.
Here’s how the Moto Razr 50 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 stack up against each other:
Design and Build
Moto Razr 50 is slightly larger when unfolded, at 7.3mm thick and 188g in weight, with a silicone polymer back (eco leather) and Gorilla Glass Victus front. It also has an IPX8 rating for water resistance. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is slimmer at 6.9mm and lighter at 187g, with a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back and IP48 water resistance. This offers slightly better protection compared to the Razr 50.
Display
The Moto Razr 50 features a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED main display with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. It also has a larger 3.6-inch external AMOLED display with 1,700 nits brightness and 90Hz refresh rate. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 comes with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display with 120Hz and HDR10+, but it peaks at up to 2,600 nits. Its external display is smaller at 3.4 inches and offers lower resolution (720p) and refresh rate (60Hz) compared to the Razr 50.
Performance
Moto Razr 50 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X chipset, offering an octa-core configuration and 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It runs on Android 14 and is eligible for three years of major OS and four years security updates. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is powered by the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, ensuring faster performance and efficiency, particularly in high-end gaming and multitasking. It also runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1. Samsung is committing to an industry-leading seven years of Android and security updates
Cameras
Moto Razr 50 has a 50MP main camera with OIS and dual pixel PDAF, complemented by a 13MP ultra-wide lens. The 32MP front camera is ideal for selfies. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 offers a 50MP wide camera with a larger 1.0µm pixel size and OIS, alongside a 12MP ultra-wide lens. The front camera is 10MP but can record in 4K at 60fps.
Battery and charging
The Moto Razr 50 packs a slightly larger 4,200mAh battery with 33W wired and 15W wireless charging. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a 4000mAh battery with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging, plus reverse wireless charging at 4.5W, which the Razr lacks.
India prices
The Moto Razr 50 is priced at Rs 64,999 for 8GB/256GB. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 comes in a choice of 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB at a price of Rs 1,09,999 and Rs 1,21,999.
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