MOTOROLA RAZR 2023 - 1 Month Later!

Motorola Razr 2023 (Moto Razr 40) is currently the most affordable foldable phone available. In this video I am sharing my review after 1 month of usage while comparing it to the Razr+ (Razr 40 Ultra) and Samsung Z Flip 5. Thanks for watching!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:39 Pricing (Differences)
1:22 6.9" Inner Display
2:03 1.5" Outer Display
2:48 Specs
3:15 Physical Refinements
3:51 Sage Green (Leather Feel)
4:36 Physical Downside
5:11 "Splash Resistance"
5:49 Average User Experience
6:26 Gaming
6:40 Content Consumption
6:56 Wireless Charging!
7:10 Charging Test
7:23 Battery Life
7:59 Cameras
8:51 Conclusion
9:30 Your Thoughts?
Games Played in video:
Oldschool Runescape (OSRS)
#motorola #razr #razr2023
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[@ShaneSymonds]

What are your thoughts on the Razr? Check it out here ➡ howl.me/cldwkAKV6Ho Thanks for watching!

[@terrystokes7893]

Just got one 3 days ago with the purple case This phone is incredibly awesome

[@susanmelton7816]

I would like one

[@terrystokes7893]

@@susanmelton7816 the only phone I will ever use from now on

[@wheelhorseman2306]

I bought this phone two months ago and I like it so much more than my Samsung A53 slab phone. Unfortunately I damaged the screen a couple of weeks ago and had to send it to Ft Worth, TX, for repair. Motorola treated me very well, with no hassles or big bills, they just replaced the screen and mailed it back to me at no charge. My experience with contacting them was simple, too. I talked to a very polite woman who asked me for my phone number, then she did almost all the rest. IMO, it's a great phone from a solid and helpful company, and I'd recommend it to a friend. I forgot to mention that they threw in a nice freebie in the package with my returned phone- a "Motorola Turbo Charger" with cable. I have other fast chargers, but the phone recognizes this one differently in that it lights up a unique "Turbo charge" logo on the display.

[@PhillipLemmon]

Any charger that's more than 10w (what they USED to pack with their phones) will be recognized as TURBO POWER charging. I got a 20w brick and cable (5a or 100w)from Amazon and it says turbo power when I plug it in. Just so you know going forward

[@jamminout7671]

Have you faced any internet issues using data? Trying to make a decision between the pixel 8a

[@soulofachristian8704]

I might just get this and leave the Galaxy-Iphone wars. This phone looks elite...

[@jamminout7671]

Same, need to explore my options, I can't pay 1200 for the same phone 4 yrs later

[@Stronglion-ts1nx]

I went from the iPhone 14 pro max to this phone I'm loving it I can't believe how much I love the razr

[@Blount2011]

If you do depending on preferences I highly recommend the Razor plus.

[@stevennovakovich2525]

Have had my sage green Razr 2023 for months now and absolutely love it. No bugs encountered, main display is fantastic, I don't mind the small external display at all. I actually prefer it to the Plus' large display that looks like it would be very vulnerable to damage from dropping the Plus. The photos/videos of the Razr 2023 are fine for me. Call quality is also very good. One can get the Razr 2023 for as little as $199.99 from MVNOs such as Cricket Wireless and Boost Mobile. Boost Mobile's network coverage and quality has improved *dramatically* to what it was before.

[@ianwest1624]

How's your battery life? Coming from a OnePlus so I'm scared of it having a bad battery

[@stevennovakovich2525]

@@ianwest1624It's not all that bad. Nothing like larger phones, though. Under heavy use it lasts about 5.5 hours and under medium use it can easily last a day.

[@wheelhorseman2306]

As I mentioned above, Motorola treated me great when I accidently damaged the screen- I had hit the screen with the side of my wedding ring just near the edge by the hinge- and Motorola gave me a FedEx label to print, repaired it, and mailed it back to me all free of charge. That makes me really satisfied that I made a good choice.

[@brandonGCHACHU]

I love my Moto Razr. The only bad thing is that when I'm holding someone else's phone like when they're showing me something on their phone I try to bend it out of habit when I'm done since I'm used to doing that now lol

[@Ang417]

Lol

[@tryhardsweat5224]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-ty8kq5xy8u]

Omg yes i do that cause i have a z flip

[@DevonTanks1]

So which razr is the best? I’m planning to buy one and this is my first phone that “flips” and I’m liking the big razr with the big screen compared to the little screen on the cheaper version. Which one would you recommend will be best for everyday use?

[@brandonGCHACHU]

@@DevonTanks1 I have the small one which feels great in your pocket. The battery life has been terrible tho. Even with the battery saver on it still sucks. Don't know if it's just my phone or all the razrs

[@jjp3081]

Thx for the review. Buying mine soon

[@ronnwar420]

Got mine yesterday on a special for 300 dollars. Really great deal and very nostalgic experience takes me back to when razor owned the cell phone market

[@Pighater22]

Dang there 99 bucks at metro

[@yashsavla4479]

How come in 300 dollars?

[@TimothySlickback]

Yeah I paid 99 for mines also

[@brunowskijr]

How ​@@TimothySlickback

[@brunowskijr]

​@@Pighater22 how

[@levelup2xs]

i also like when you setup a pin for lockscreen, you have the ability to "scramble" the numbers around just incase people are watching you put in your pin so they wont remember it!

[@Alexandru1996_]

I personaly don't take many videos on my s20fe...but i like to have a prety good camers for the rare moments when i actualy have a use for it. So the razr 40 looks promisong but i need to feel one in my hands and use it for some time to see before i make such a choise. The only foldables i touched were from samsung, a few folds and one or 2 flips and the feel was amazing. Plus a goodish camera. I can imagine the feel of razr40 to be somewhat similar. And i find useful the small screen on the exterior of the clam, realy usefull plus you dont realy need to open it up all day just to check on a notification. Thank you for the in depth review, very useful. I will consider this phone,, or Razr in general

[@GlueBubb1e]

I can't wait to get this phone, all I want is the bare essential facilities on that front screen. Personally I don't see the point in having a fully functional front screen??

[@sweetcraft557]

I just got this phone and i got to say im really liking it for the price is a winner

[@tigerbalm666]

I've never seen this until tday...I want it!

[@delinquentlord581]

It's nearly a month since I've bought this phone from metro pcs, and i love it so much

[@ShaneSymonds]

Its a really good phone, I think this will sell a lot more once more people find out about it (here in the US at least)

[@ianwest1624]

Got mine under cricket today. Hopefully the battery is good

[@2FingaPlaya]

How much was it at metro?

[@pamelvin8482]

@@2FingaPlayaI just ordered it for $199 at metro

[@user-px8wc8ll2q]

We had them for sale for around 325$ after taxes at cricket , I have one for sale also ​@@2FingaPlaya

[@lotdominguezcastellon6028]

Thanks for the video, i just got one and I agree for $500 dollars it's a deal and s very nice phone to use.

[@atomicorang]

Santa brought me one. Have to wait just a few hours more!❤Merry Christmas sir.

[@waterlife.1905]

How has it held up for 5 months after Santa visited? I hope Santa brings you a big ol stack of money next year. Merry Christmas.

[@lordfubar1]

I currently have a Moto G Power (2121 version) that I like except for when I'm riding my e-bike. I don't trust handlebar phone holders yet, so the phone is in my front pocket. Some of my pants have rather short and scary front pockets and makes my Moto frighten. The Razr 40 is looking like a dream come true for me.

[@WickedKutie]

Definitely selling me more on this phone with the RuneScape feed. Lol knowing I'll be able to still enjoy my favorite game is nice to know. Since some phones I've had in the past didn't like running old school or rs3.

[@evanedwar]

Thanks for the advice

[@TT-Motion]

Could you please confirm if this phone can run dual eSIM at once like the iPhone? And cando wifi calling both of the eSIMs when on Airplane mode? Thank you.

[@mazza-2023]

I need to get my hands on that. I love MOTOROLA RAZR!

[@veepeecee8630]

def gonna buy the razr 2023 i wanna try the new flip phones just didnt wanna spend a arm and a leg if i didnt like emm. so this is perfect for me. i do wish they had other colors then just green.

[@SenecaSneed-pz9qe]

I'm getting one but the only downfall is the smaller screen when folded whereas the previous year you could actually browse KZbin while the phone was flipped shut. Or was that another version of the same phone?

[@2008IsHere2k]

Does this model have the classic theme/ t9 keyboard like the 2019 version 1 did?

[@levelup2xs]

I love my phone, I really like how the crease fold feels on my thumb when I scroll. I wish they had the hyptic vibrate function on the crease when u scroll 😅

[@ReptilianRichardRamirez]

I have the Plus and in my opinion it's the best foldable phone anyone has made yet. The cover screen is so functional that there are entire days I to without flipping it once. I highly recommend paying the extra for the flagship plus model.

[@FlyVader]

I got mine at cricket and I seriously love this phone, I want the plus but the slim is a great phone

[@soul1842]

How much was it in cricket?

[@ascendordie7427]

Playing runescape as a daily use case was a nice touch

[@Sickening59]

Shout out for having Old School Runescape 🔥🔥🔥

[@denystacia]

A major investment in its own field of expertise ( inventor of the flip phone ) and Motorola achieved great success this year! Good job 💪

[@hartlife7795]

My Razr only lasted couple months. I do cut grass and think the dust killed it. Sent it back and we'll see if they fix it. Would like a better cover on the outside fold for dust.

[@TrailMix321]

Would love to see what old-school RuneScape looks like on it, too bad you didn't show us how the games run. Funny to see our boy is a RuneScaper!

[@tklovesdomfems]

I love this phone so much 😍 Best photo I've ever had so far

[@BruceLeeKick2TheFace]

You know what would actually be cool… a full size E Ink screen on the outside for their cheaper razr model

[@thetman0068]

That would be peak design. The outside of the phone only needs to be able to do basic stuff anyways.

[@timbob1145]

That or an old school original razr style screen on the outside.

[@craigwoodgate7120]

I decide to get the razr plus and so far i have only opened it up about 5 times i have just been using the front cover screen most of the time

[@Majima_Nowhere]

My main concern is battery. My current phone has a 5200mAh battery and can do almost 48 hours of light use, or easily survive a 10 hour shift of streaming music over wifi to bluetooth buds. I don't often have access to a plug at work, so I'm just concerned a drop in capacity would be a huge loss of convenience for me. So basically I'm torn between the form factor of a folding phone (alliteration) and the bigger battery in the Moto G power.

[@fadingout1639]

Get a wireless batterpack

[@lynnrandall5150]

The battery is my only real issue on my Moto razr and that damn pre-installed screen protector scratches too easily 😢

[@arminsanjana2516]

Seems a worthy purchase, the price in Canada is 700 on the Motorola website

[@stevenmireles5330]

First thing I noticed is oldschool runescape. Very nice

[@SonofaBlacksmith]

I really love the design of the Samsung flip 5 but Samsung UI is my only issue with the phone. I'd take the cheaper Motorola with a more simple UI.

[@4stringz.]

before the iPhone the Motorola RZR was my favorite. the plus version of this looks really cool, but it definitely needs to be perfected for durability. Kinda looks like a HD MD player

[@tigerbalm666]

I was touching it and thought the screen was broken...LMAO! The crease is noticeable and will turn peeps away tho...I love it!

[@anthonylawson518]

Most people scroll up from the lower half of the screen...I never notice the crease ...I never even touch the crease when using my Razr

[@fernandofernando277]

Love it!

[@shopdelilah]

You're in Landisville! LOL I see A. Herr Park.

[@iandoolan8757]

I've had one for about 6 weeks. I also have a Samsung S23. I paid £480 for the Razr 40 and I think it's a brilliant phone for that price. The cameras are surprisingly good and with two recent camera updates I getting better results with my Motorola. The post processing of JPEGs is surprisingly good, especially in low light.

[@rg5263]

Does anyone know if the Samsung cases will fit the razor?

[@randallnixon3456]

Is this Phone like the old flip phones as far as open to answer close to hang up? Looking for something simple to use for my dad to call/answer with. Thanks

[@TimothySlickback]

Yes

[@mantisushi]

The flashlight thing has been a staple of Motorola phones for a long time and i will never change brands because of it

[@trevorchambers8898]

Had this as a secondary to my iphone switched it to a s22 ultra then traded that in for a s24 ultra thinking about swapping the iPhone out for this as my secondary the battery life is pretty decent and it has snappy performance

[@PookieBread143]

Does Spotify and other music apps work when the phone is closed and are you able to interact with the app on the front while closed?

[@fadingout1639]

Since it is still an android and smartphone as long as the app is open and running or even running in background it'll play fine

[@ieatsnowcrabs2240]

You're lying with the runescape 😂 auto subbed

[@kamikazeknievel]

It's not going to last long flipping it open like that?

[@RetroKid]

Is it capable of AptX Lossless audio?

[@Algemene]

Picked this up for $99 plus tax from Metro PCS Wednesday, I'm really enjoying it.

[@niklaspohlgeers8830]

How do they not break when closing

[@alabamabatman1]

Is the plus better?

[@Liewie]

Wireless Charging is really great! What about Dual Sim?

[@hereandnow3336]

I have IPhone 14 pro and thinking on change to the Motorola razr 2023 or the + not sure hmm 🧐 looks cool 😎

[@TratzPatratz]

do you have to have a motorla account? or can i just use my google account?

[@nisha4811]

I like the phone so far. Just got it a couple of days ago. But my one hand mode doesn't work. Is anyone else having this issue

[@royaltybuiltco]

Is that flip 5 for sale? 👀

[@funguynoah]

Front camera ?

[@costelloonthebeat]

I just ordered it on metro $99 plus taxes it was like $141 here in Indiana

[@chrisaranca1776]

Does this phone have any biometrics?

[@nunogouveia8414]

Can you play Spotify from the outside screen only?

[@nathanerickson5703]

While the rubbery grip is nice, I wonder how it will hold up in a few years. Will it turn sticky like some other rubberized plastics?

[@iomis2001]

I like to have my phones for at least 3 years. I had the flip 3 and about a year in the crease got so bad I could not read that part of the screen. I have a feeling all of these flip phones have these problems for people who want to have their phones for a few years.

[@silverboyiiv148]

Waiting on my peace fuzz 😁

[@RedRum.]

3:43 is a pixel screwup I see on the right side of the screen everytime you open it?

[@oconnorjames]

I actually find it easier to close with one finger than the opening with thumb. I only wish it had always on display, and auto hold when you call 800 numbers like the google pixel has. Otherwise it's the best.

[@levelup2xs]

you can put auto display on settings, also has quick view notification on the auto display mode as well.

[@robinsmith5257]

I was loving it till I set it in my lap for 1 minutes w/o closing picked up my cuticle clippers and dropped them on the screen it put cut in glass, right thru the glass and now I have a white stripe and plama type bleed on the glass! $400 ruined in 2 months! No insurance purchased. Great phone except for glass cover.

[@mitchelllalonde876]

Just picked up one today brand new at my local boost Mobile store for 229

[@VeronicaGarcia-fy7en]

I want one I gotta work and save up for mine

[@mikestout5585]

Does anyone have issues with it getting very hot? My moms gets really warm

[@MEandAnotherBeautygameshorts]

Im thinking about buying a Razr. How is the durability of the screen from flipping it? Is that good?

[@levelup2xs]

very sturdy. not loose at all

[@MEandAnotherBeautygameshorts]

@@levelup2xs thx for letting me know

[@FillipusJeremiah-vg2yk]

Do a video about the galaxy tab

[@Aniq.lalani]

Traded my old pixel and got this for a whopping 30 bucks. Im excited to have a foldable again

[@hemigemini9107]

Just bought it today at a Xfinity Mobile store with special price $200 bucks.

[@justinbat]

Best phone I every had

[@Kim12347]

Can someone tell me if the camera is good like the iPhone good? Does it have something similar to Apple Pay? Is the battery good?

[@JohnDoe-tg3ex]

On the website it mentions having NFC, it would most likely be Google Pay.

[@JB-kp7pw]

It's so pretty, I want one

[@user-fk8ti7vj3t]

Metro have these now for $99 if you transfer your number over to them, $199 for existing customers which is still a good deal

[@MrQ454]

You could use the phone unfolded for phone (audio) conversations?

[@TimothySlickback]

Absolutely yes

[@samuelhere41]

Im kinda deciding between the razr plus, the z flip 5, and the s21 ultra, im lookin to keep my phone for atleast 3 or 4 years.

[@ShaneSymonds]

S21 Ultra could be really cheap and last you 3-4 years. But if you're looking for novelty factor and a fun device that will have small real life benefits but less battery/less camera/more price, then Z Flip 5.

[@samuelhere41]

​@@ShaneSymondsalright, thanks man

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

No flip phone will last 3-4 years. Just do your research. They are known to have durability issues

[@samuelhere41]

​@@RodolphosTechchannelyeah, i see that now

[@cappy2282]

Awesome phone

[@mikeparder]

i bought this phone for 110 dollars brand new today. what a deal, i am loving it.

[@user-nd7rd8jo6h]

Gotta love how whipping phones open in the early 2000s was a no no, and now when they cost so much more, ppl still be whipping them.

[@UnknownLegend157-kp8xr]

Huh ik Landisville. And that highway sign symbol. Hello neighbor!

[@LilAntLaughs]

I really like the idea of this phone . I have an iPhone and just hate how much it costs just to have an iPhone with the damn “storage fee and music fee and blah blah blah” like it’s annoying . But this phone just looks amazing

[@dF_fallz]

Yoooooo with the OSRS app! Lets gooooooooo ROAD TO MAX CAPEEEEEE! XD Great review, man! Would you recommend the + version of this or the Samsung variant?

[@Vulcan-fo5gj]

so how do phone cases work? kind of a must for phones nowadays

[@MFjaYWiLL]

One of the best phones ive had in a while.

[@garypotter5569]

The paradigm is the "fixed blade" knife vs the folding knife. The fixed blade knife will ALWAYS be stronger. The hinge or pivot on anything is always the weak spot.

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

In my country the zflip 5 costs 550 dollars new

[@blakecornwell8319]

I like how you snuck scripture into the video. The ESV even

[@HopeKuhn]

Same. I loved that 😂

[@Renewed85]

Oh where? I missed it

[@atomicorang]

I got my Razor 2023 from Santa Claus and put it in the Speck absolutely clear case. So far so good.

[@stacyanderson1593]

Please let us know how you're doing with it in a few days or a week, please, if you don't mind? I'm with Cricket and thinking of buying one also and would really appreciate some feedback.

[@atomicorang]

@@stacyanderson1593 Okay can do!

[@RIDDLER1228]

​@stacyanderson1593 I got mine through metro. It's a pretty good phone so far. I'm still a bit paranoid about the screen cracking somewhere down the line. You can't have it near credit cards. The magnets inside will de-magnetize them. Temperature affects the rating of how many times it can fold. Too cold or hot, and you will eventually get stress cracks. Nothing lasts forever, but just be aware outside weather will shorten your time with your device. It's not IP68, but I don't think that matters, seeing as the zflips and folds are only rated for lab water. They, too, are susceptible to water damage from everyday use. The Ingress 5 rating surpasses a few of samsungs devices. So dust protection is superb. Other than the aforementioned, I've had a good time with the device. It's definitely something a casual phone user would love. Also, that 144hz with the big ass display is just lovely to look at. It has "Ready For" which is Motorola's answer to samsung's DeX, if you use that. It's light as hell and fits good in any pocket. Just be aware there aren't too many cases available for it at the moment. The ones available besides moto are 3rd party and don't offer hinge protection. I found one on Amazon that does. It held up pretty good. Lmk if you want info to purchase that. The processor is pretty good, no lag in gaming. Apps and all run smoothly. The average user wouldn't give af about the gen 7 chipset. Other than the fact that it causes the top end of the phone to heat up when multitasking. But hey all processors have to blow off some steam. Video playback is crisp AF. Oh, I forgot to mention that if you care about samsungs eco system, I'd stay there. The little things with software will bug you. No pun intended. For instance, when using the pin unlock method, it makes you press enter after putting in your pin. No auto enter. It's just slight things I miss coming from samsung to moto but they aren't necessarily deal breakers at the moment. I do suggest checking out the S23 FE if your looking for flagship specs with a decent price. Both cricket and metro carry it.

[@RIDDLER1228]

​​@@stacyanderson1593almost forgot. Get insurance for sure on it. If you trust moto go with theirs but I'd say get a 3rd party company. Motorola isn't as laxed as Samsung with their warranty. It doesn't cover the screen whatsoever. Even if it's not your fault. You will have to fight them tooth and nail to fix your device. I'm guessing because Samsung most likely made the screens and moto bought them second hand they can't afford or bother to cover a warranty on another company's product. Ya know, typical cheapskate billionaire stuff. Hope I helped!

[@marquisethomas5611]

For 200 bones how could you not jump at this ? Im getting one as a second phone

[@maria1125]

I want a gallery icon to see my pictures!!! I don't want to go directly to Google photos.

[@jamesdavid6895]

Does anyone know if the storage space is large enough to store my apple music library? like 725 songs!! Just curious IJS

[@anthonylawson518]

It's 128 gb...so plenty of space

[@bane4743]

Yo whats your ign for osrs. I see the app.

[@robyguyroby]

Guys when its opened and you look at it evenly or squared up with your face you cannot see the indention. $499 and just plain superior to the zFlip most likely better than zFlip5. Best flip smartphone I've ever purchased, the technology is only getting better.

[@Mekeyz]

I just ordered one yesterday, thanks to your review. Along with everyone's comments, of their view as well. Thanks