Can the Galaxy Z Flip 5 outshine the Motorola Razr Plus (2023), which was the first flip phone with an all-screen front?.
Flip phones have been making a comeback, and if you want the very best modern flip phone, well… two names stand above all: the and the Motorola Razr Plus (2023).The Motorola Razr Plus was the first one to bring an edge-to-edge outer screen to a flip phone, and now the is catching up with an L-sized screen on its flap as well.In theory, this should make your clamshell phone more usable, with more actionable content delivered straight on the outside screen. In reality, the Razr+ lets you open actual apps back there, while the Flip 5 is limited to widgets, developed for the new screen.Samsung, however, has the advantage of a sturdier hinge and it is the first flip phone with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Made for Galaxy) chip, plus it now has double the storage in the base model.So… which flip phone should you choose? Let’s explore the differences to find out.
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(Image Credit – PhoneArena) Both the and Motorola Razr Plus can close with no gap, which is great so dust does not have an easy way in.The Galaxy has flat sides, while the Razr goes for curved ones. Both have their pros and cons, but the Motorola is just a bit easier to open because of the flaps curving inwards where they meet.These two phones, when closed, have exactly the same thickness and their weight is also identical at 6.7 ounces (189 grams).When it comes to dust and water resistance, the has an IPX8 rating, while the Razr Plus carries an IP52 rating. What this means is that the Samsung phone is not certified against small particles at all, while the Motorola has some limited dust protection.
