Thinking about switching from iPhone 16 Plus to the Motorola Razr Plus 2024? This side-by-side comparison shows you exactly what changes, what improves, and what to expect.
Motorola Razr Plus (2024) | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Main display size | 6.9" | 6.7" |
| Display type | LTPO pOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2640 pixels | 1290 × 2796 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | 2000 nits peak |
| External display (cover screen) | ||
| External display size | 4.0" | None |
| External display type | LTPO pOLED | None |
| External display resolution | 1272 × 1080 pixels | None |
| External display refresh rate | 165 Hz | None |
| External display brightness | 2400 nits peak | None |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | 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, 24 mm | 48 MP f/1.6, 26 mm (Fusion) |
| Ultrawide camera | 12 MP f/2.2, 13 mm, 120° | |
| Telephoto camera | None | |
| Optical zoom | 2× optical zoom | 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 | 4000 mAh | 4674 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W TurboPower | 25W (with 30W+ adapter) |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W (MagSafe) |
| Reverse wireless charging | 5 W | 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 | Titanium-reinforced stainless steel | Not a foldable |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | 5G / LTE / GSM | 5G / LTE / GSM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | 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 × 15.3 mm | Not a foldable |
| Unfolded dimensions | 171.4 × 74 × 7.1 mm | 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 199 g |
Compact pocket size when folded, full 6.9" screen when open
4.0" cover screen for quick tasks without unfolding
45W vs 25W
5W to charge other devices, iPhone doesn't have this
165 Hz vs 60 Hz for much smoother scrolling
3000 nits peak vs 2000 nits
2× optical zoom vs digital only on iPhone 16 Plus
12 GB vs 8 GB
iPhone has 12 MP ultrawide, Razr Plus doesn't
IP68 vs IPX8 on Razr (no dust protection rating)
iMessage, FaceTime, AirDrop, Apple Watch compatibility
iPhone gets 6-7 years of updates vs Razr's 3 years
4674 mAh vs 4000 mAh
Razr folds in half for pocketability, iPhone is a traditional slab
Foldable screens are more delicate than traditional glass displays
Android vs iOS - completely different ecosystems
Android offers more customization options than iOS
Razr is lighter (189g vs 199g) despite the folding mechanism
Most apps available on both, but some iOS-exclusive apps won't transfer
Read our comprehensive guide for step-by-step instructions on migrating your data, deactivating iMessage, and getting set up with your new Razr.