Motorola Razr + | 2023 | Unlocked | Made for US 8/256 | 32 MPCamera |Black Smartphone Flip 256GB Review

The Motorola razr+ is a flip phone that scores a 93 for features but a 40 for battery life. You're paying $1,200 for the fold, not for top-tier specs. Get it if you must have a flip; look elsewhere if you want the best camera or battery.

The Motorola razr+ 2023 is a flip phone that's all about the fold. It scores in the 93rd percentile for 'feature' appeal, which basically means it nails the cool factor of having a flexible 6.9-inch screen. That's the headline. But when you look past the novelty, the numbers tell a more grounded story. It's an unlocked Android phone with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, but its overall performance score lands at a decent 74th percentile, which is solid but not class-leading.

Performance sits in the 74th percentile, which is respectable for a phone that's clearly prioritizing form over raw power. It's got 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, which is a decent pairing for everyday multitasking. The display quality is in the 70th percentile, so the main screen looks good when unfolded. The weak spots are clear in the data: battery life is at the 40th percentile, so you'll be charging it more often than a typical slab phone, and the camera lands in the 37th percentile. Don't buy this for photography.

At $1,198, the value proposition is tricky. You're paying a significant premium for the folding screen and the unique design. The performance and display scores are good, but not $1,200 good if you only care about specs. You're essentially trading better battery, camera, and connectivity scores—all of which are below the 50th percentile—for that foldable form factor. It's a niche product with a niche price tag.

Stacked against competitors like the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or Google Pixel 10, the razr+ gives up a lot of performance and camera capability for its flip design. Those slab phones will almost certainly beat it in battery life, camera quality, and likely raw speed for the same or lower price. Even within Motorola's own lineup, a Moto G will offer better battery and connectivity scores for a fraction of the cost. The OnePlus 15 and Apple iPhone 16e will also run circles around it in traditional metrics. The razr+ only wins if the flip is your non-negotiable feature.

Skip this phone if you need all-day battery life or a great camera. Its 40th percentile battery and 37th percentile camera scores are clear weaknesses. It's also a poor choice if you're rough on your devices, as it scored a 9.5/100 for ruggedness. And if you're on a budget, its $1,198 price tag and 23.4/100 budget score mean there are far better values out there.

We can only recommend the Motorola razr+ 2023 if the folding flip phone form factor is your absolute top priority. The data shows it's a competent phone with a great screen and decent performance, but it makes serious compromises on battery, camera, and connectivity to achieve that fold. For anyone who values all-day battery life or a great camera, its sub-40th percentile scores in those areas are a deal-breaker at this price.