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2020 has started with a bang as a pair of clamshell foldables have hit the market nearly simultaneously to duel over which is the better
In one corner, the throwback Motorola Razr, and in the other, the surprise Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.Typically, our versus pieces pick apart
very similar phones to reveal granular but crucial differences
With the Razr and Z Flip, those differences are far more apparent
by section.(Image credit: Future)Motorola Razr vs
Samsung Z Flip price analysisThe Motorola Razr was revealed in November 2019, and despite delays due to supply issues, became the first
foldable to hit the market when it launched on February 6, 2020 in the US
The Samsung Z Flip very quickly followed, with an introduction at Samsung Unpacked on February 11, 2020 and a release on February 14.By
For phones with little if any bonus functionality, this is a steep pricetag
exclusively from carriers in the US and UK (Verizon and EE, respectively), while it will be available in Australia on February 24 from JB
Yes, both phones fold closed into a footprint about half the size of your typical smartphone, making them easier to fit in small pockets
open at any other angle.Not so with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
The Razr is meant to be used open or closed, with a Quick Look mini screen for selfies and checking time or notifications
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip can be used at a variety of angles, so its exterior display is very small, mostly used for time and basic media
reading fingerprints,Image 1 of 2(Image credit: Future)Image 2 of 2(Image credit: Future)Motorola Razr vs
Samsung Z Flip displayAnother contentious battleground for foldables is, well, their foldable display
As clamshell devices, both the Razr and Z Flip have interior screens that unfold into lengths comparable to a standard smartphone display
It operates just like a display on any other smartphone, though its width results in a narrow 2,142 x 876 pixel resolution, which we found
ultra-thin flexible glass, which is a development that phonemakers have been chasing to produce a superior foldable device
But that claim is in question, given that teardowns like those by JerryRigEverything have suffered grooves and scratches from duller
materials much like a plastic display.Image 1 of 2(Image credit: Future)Image 2 of 2(Image credit: Future)Durability is also a question for
In order to fold flat, it has a unique design that tucks the display into the hinge
After some time and a few folds, audible creaks emit every time the device is popped open
privilege to fold: both phones have different protective measures around their main displays that get in the way of the interface
(first implemented in the revised Galaxy Fold to stop users from peeling off the screen protector) actually gets in the way of buttons or
When folded up, both devices have small-to-tiny glass displays for checking the time, seeing notifications, and previewing selfies
2(Image credit: Future)Motorola Razr vs
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip camerasBoth devices follow the same strategy: a main camera setup that can be used for selfies when the phone is
f/1.7 camera takes decent selfies, though we found it tough to focus front-facing shots through the mini-display
Fully open, the camera performed well in daylight and unremarkably in low-light, though its Night Vision mode helped
Its smattering of other modes are typical of Motorola, with the fun but niche-appealing Cinemagraph and Spot Color rounding out the more
typical panorama and slow-motion video.Image 1 of 2(Image credit: Future)Image 2 of 2(Image credit: Future)The Galaxy Z Flip wins out - on
But its dual 12MP f/1.8 main + 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide lenses make it a superior package, especially given how well a very similar lens duo
chatting, say, or just to take a selfie while the screen is open
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip performanceOn paper, this versus will be a pretty clean comparison: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a more powerful
It packs a Snapdragon 710 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of non-expandable storage
In our testing, this was enough for typical use, web browsing, watching media, and gaming
Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage - and on-device space might be its biggest advantage, given neither device can
which is to be expected for any phone launching in 2020
But the Razr comes with Android 9, missing out on universal dark mode and new navigation options - some of which Motorola has added to the
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip batteryIn another consequence of design, the Motorola Razr comes with a smaller 2,510mAh battery than the Galaxy Z
restate that clamshell foldables are in their early days
Competition lowers prices, spurs innovation, and trims away what we dislike
While both the Razr and Z Flip have things we like, including basic foldability and some neat features that take advantage of the format,
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