Are you shopping for a clamshell foldable and debating between the Galaxy Z Flip 6 or the Razr Plus 2024? Here’s the breakdown.
It’s peak summer time, which means prime time for the foldable phone season. This summer gave us new clamshell flip phones from both Samsung and Motorola with the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Motorola Razr Plus 2024, respectively.
But if you’re in the market for a clamshell-style foldable, which one should you go for? Here’s where we break it all down for you so you can make the most informed decision before purchasing.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs. Motorola Razr Plus 2024: specsSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs. Motorola Razr Plus 2024: design
Both the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Razr Plus 2024 are clamshell-style foldables, so they’re small and compact when closed, but expand into a large slab when opened. They also both have large cover displays on the outside, but there are some nuances to differentiate between them.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 looks pretty identical to its predecessor, the Z Flip 5, with a few minor differences. The Z Flip 6 now has a matte finish on the frame rather than glossy like before.
The new dual-rail hinge is also built well, with fluid movements and the ability to hold firm at any angle, and it can easily snap open and shut. It has an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance. The crease on the inner display is also reduced thanks to the new hinge.
Samsung put a 3.4-inch cover display on the front of the Galaxy Z Flip 6, which still has a folder-like design due to the cameras in the corner. This display design makes sure the cameras don’t get in the way of what you see on the screen, but it looks a little aesthetically odd.
There are plenty of colors to choose from for the Galaxy Z Flip 6: yellow, mint, blue, and gray. Those are the “standard” color offerings. There are three more exclusive colors that can be found if you purchase directly from Samsung’s website: peach, white, and “Crafted Black.” There’s a colored ring around the cameras that matches the phone color you choose.
Motorola made some changes to the Razr Plus this year, and they’re rather nice. Though it looks very much like its predecessor, the Razr Plus 2024 has some nuances of its own too.
For one, all colors now feature a vegan leather back panel — there are no longer any glass offerings. The vegan leather is soft, supple, and adds nice grip to the device. The leather comes in four colors, all of which look fantastic: Midnight Blue, Hot Pink, Peach Fuzz, and Spring Green. The aluminum frame is glossy.
Like Samsung, Motorola made some changes to the hinge to make it smaller than before and more durable. From our experience, it feels great to open and close, and the crease is pretty much nonexistent. It also has an IPX8 rating for even better water resistance over last year.
The cover display is also changed from its predecessor. Rather than stick with the 3.6-inch cover display, Motorola bumped it all the way up to a 4-inch display that takes up all the available space on the cover, unlike Samsung.
There isn’t really a way to pronounce a winner here. Both are beautiful devices, and the choice between them is largely going to be personal.
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