Razr 2024 vs iPhone 16 Plus

Thinking about switching from iPhone 16 Plus to the Motorola Razr 2024? This side-by-side comparison shows you exactly what changes, what improves, and what to expect.

Motorola Razr (2024)
Motorola Razr (2024)
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Display
Main display size 6.9" 6.7"
Display type Foldable LTPO AMOLED LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080 × 2640 pixels 1290 × 2796 pixels
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Brightness 3000 nits peak 2000 nits peak
External display (cover screen)
External display size 3.6" None
External display type AMOLED None
External display resolution 1056 × 1066 pixels None
External display refresh rate 90 Hz None
External display brightness 1700 nits peak None
Performance
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4 nm) Apple A18 (3 nm)
RAM 8 GB LPDDR4x 8 GB LPDDR5X
Storage 256 GB 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Operating system Android 14 (upgradable to Android 17) iOS 26
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.7, 25 mm 48 MP f/1.6, 26 mm (Fusion)
Ultrawide camera 13 MP f/2.2, 120° 12 MP f/2.2, 13 mm, 120°
Telephoto camera None
Optical zoom None 2× (digital from main sensor)
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.4 12 MP f/1.9
DXOMark camera score Not rated Not rated
Battery and charging
Battery capacity 4200 mAh 4674 mAh
Wired charging 30W TurboPower 25W (with 30W+ adapter)
Wireless charging 15 W 25 W (MagSafe)
Reverse wireless charging No
Durability
Water resistance IPX8 (1.5m for 30 min) IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Display protection Gorilla Glass Victus (cover) Ceramic Shield (Corning)
Hinge Stainless steel Not a foldable
Connectivity
Network 5G / LTE / GSM 5G / LTE / GSM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth 5.4 5.3
Port USB Type-C 2.0 USB-C
Dimensions and weight
Folded dimensions 88.1 × 74 × 15.9 mm Not a foldable
Unfolded dimensions 171.3 × 74 × 7.3 mm 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm
Weight 188.4 g 199 g

What you gain with Razr 2024

  • Foldable design

    Compact pocket size when folded, full 6.9" screen when open

  • External display

    3.6" cover screen for quick tasks without unfolding

  • Faster wired charging

    30W vs 25W

  • Higher refresh rate

    120 Hz vs 60 Hz for much smoother scrolling

  • Brighter display

    3000 nits peak vs 2000 nits

  • Ultrawide camera

    13 MP ultrawide with 120° field of view

  • Lighter weight

    188g vs 199g despite folding mechanism

What you lose from iPhone 16 Plus

  • Larger battery

    4674 mAh vs 4200 mAh

  • Better water resistance

    IP68 vs IPX8 on Razr (no dust protection rating)

  • Apple ecosystem

    iMessage, FaceTime, AirDrop, Apple Watch compatibility

  • Longer software support

    iPhone gets 6-7 years of updates vs Razr's 3 years

  • Reverse wireless charging

    Razr 2024 doesn't have this feature

Key differences to consider

  • Form factor

    Razr folds in half for pocketability, iPhone is a traditional slab

  • Durability

    Foldable screens are more delicate than traditional glass displays

  • Operating system

    Android vs iOS - completely different ecosystems

  • Processor

    MediaTek Dimensity 7300X vs Apple A18 - different performance profiles

  • Customization

    Android offers more customization options than iOS

  • App availability

    Most apps available on both, but some iOS-exclusive apps won't transfer

Ready to make the switch?

Read our comprehensive guide for step-by-step instructions on migrating your data, deactivating iMessage, and getting set up with your new Razr.