The Motorola Razr 2024 and Razr 2023 are the latest models in Motorola’s line of modern flip phones, with the 2024 model being a significant upgrade from its predecessor. Both phones share a similar design, featuring a vegan leather finish and Gorilla Glass Victus on the cover display. However, the Razr 2024 stands out with a larger and more useful cover screen, an always-on display, and a new hinge design that is smaller and smoother.
The Razr 2024 boasts a 3.6-inch cover screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a significant improvement over the 1.5-inch cover screen on the Razr 2023. The main display remains the same size at 6.9 inches, but the Razr 2024 has a higher peak brightness of 3,000 nits compared to 1,400 nits on the Razr 2023.
In terms of performance, the Razr 2024 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300X chip, while the Razr 2023 uses a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Mobile Platform. Both phones have 8GB of RAM, but the Razr 2024 offers twice the storage at 256GB.
The Razr 2024 also features a new AI layer called Moto AI, which includes tools to improve photography. Google Gemini is integrated into the Razr 2024, and it comes with three months of Gemini Advanced for new buyers.
The Razr 2024 has the same $700 MSRP as the Razr 2023, but it offers twice the storage. Preorders for the Razr 2024 start on July 10, and it will be available in carrier stores and elsewhere on July 24. The Razr 2023 can be purchased for $450 from various retailers.
Whether or not to upgrade from the Razr 2023 to the Razr 2024 depends on the user’s needs. The significant improvement in the cover screen alone justifies the upgrade for those who found the cover screen on the 2023 model limiting. However, for those who are already satisfied with their Razr 2023, the other changes may not be enough to justify an upgrade. The Razr 2024 is still the best flip phone in its class, and it’s a solid choice for those looking for a budget-friendly flip phone.
