Motorola razr+ razr+ 2023 Blue 256GB

The Motorola razr+ 2023 nails the flip phone brief with a massive, useful external screen and a compact body. But its camera and performance don't keep up with slab flagships at this price. It's the right pick only if pocketability and that cover display matter more than photo quality or speed.

If you're dead set on a flip phone that does more than just fold in half, the Motorola razr+ 2023 probably grabbed your attention. That big 3.6-inch external display is the star here, letting you run full apps without ever opening the thing. Inside, you get a 6.9-inch inner screen, a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. At around $1,200 from places like Newegg, it's priced right against Samsung's flips. But as soon as you start comparing it to the best slab phones, cracks start to show.

The razr+ is all about pocketability and that cover screen. Motorola nailed the compact feel, and the software experience is clean Android without heavy bloat. It's a phone built for people who miss the old flip form but want something that feels modern. You get 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and even wireless charging, which is not a given in this category. But it's not all sunshine: the camera, inner display quality, and overall performance lag behind similarly priced rivals.

So is the Motorola razr+ good for everyday use? Absolutely, if your priorities are style and one-handed convenience. But if you're asking whether it can replace a proper flagship, the answer is more complicated. Let's break it down.

Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 was a monster in 2022, but in 2025 it's showing its age. Our database puts the razr+'s performance at just the 40th percentile among all phones we've tested, so it's decidedly mid-pack. Apps open fine, scrolling is smooth, and everyday tasks feel quick enough. But the gap becomes obvious when you push it with editing or games like Genshin Impact, where you'll see frame dips that a Galaxy S26 Ultra or OnePlus 15 simply doesn't have. For most people doomscrolling social media, though, you won't complain.

The 8GB of RAM keeps multitasking alive, and the 256GB of storage is generous. Just don't expect this to be a performance powerhouse. It's competent, not cutting-edge, and that's the trade-off you make for the flip design.

Pricing for the razr+ is a rollercoaster: we saw listings from $1,200 all the way up to a ridiculous $457,250 (no, that's not a typo on our part, but you should definitely ignore it). The real price from Newegg is about $1,200, which is on par with a Galaxy Z Flip 5. For that money you're getting the best external screen on any flip, but you're also getting a worse camera, a plastic build, and no water resistance. If you don't need the fold, a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or OnePlus 15 will give you vastly better cameras, performance, and battery for similar or less cash. So value depends entirely on how badly you want that flip form and that cover screen.

Stacked against the slab titans like the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or Apple iPhone 17, the razr+ isn't even playing the same game. The S26 Ultra's camera system is in a different league, its display is brighter and sharper, and the performance gap is massive. The iPhone 17 brings its own ecosystem strengths and class-leading video. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and OnePlus 15 both outrun the razr+ in any benchmark and offer better screens and battery. Even the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, a gaming-first phone, destroys it in raw speed and display refresh. The razr+ only wins if you absolutely must have a phone that folds in half and want the most usable cover screen around. If your priority is photography, gaming, or display quality, every one of those slabs is a smarter buy.

Skip the razr+ if you take a lot of photos or care about display quality. The camera and inner screen are weak points, and the plastic build feels less premium than you'd expect at $1,200. It's also a poor fit for anyone rough on their phones—the ruggedness score is a low 22.2, so a drop could mean heartbreak. Heavy gamers should look at the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, and photography buffs will be far happier with a Pixel 10 Pro XL or Galaxy S26 Ultra. Even among flips, if you want water resistance and better cameras, the Z Flip 5 is a stronger pick.

The Motorola razr+ 2023 is a charming flip phone that finally makes the external screen useful for more than just notifications. It's a joy to use one-handed and fits in pockets no slab can dream of. But you're making sacrifices: the camera is mediocre, the inner screen isn't as bright or punchy as rivals, and the performance is a step behind current flagships. Buy this if you're all-in on the flip form and want the best cover display experience out there. If you value camera quality, ruggedness, or raw speed, there are much better ways to spend your $1,200.