Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Moto Razr Plus Comparison Smackdown

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Moto Razr+ (aka Moto Razr 40 Ultra) folding Android phones have a lot in common, from size and weight, to overall design to price. We look at the differences that set them apart so you can pick the flip-style folding phone that’s better for you in 2023.
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[@Mimz670]

Lisa you are a gift. There's not enough direct comparison vids of these despite being direct competitors

[@damannamhcab]

I've been struggling to pick between these 2 for a few months now and was finally able to choose thanks to this video. Gonna have a big dose of nostalgia soon to have a flip phone again 😊. Razr in 07' and now 23'

[@caseydominick7806]

Do you have the razor now cuz I'm making the same decision

[@ramenstreetblues6917]

What pushed over to Razr? Not to date myself but I used to have a Startac.

[@Sweetbiscuits4u2]

Same 👍🏾

[@sethpujol1704]

Typing from my z flip 5. I was kinda trying to make that same decision until I found out the moto runs the snap gen1 and the Sam runs the gen2. The difference between the battery life is insane. Love the gen2!

[@OctoHedgy]

how long does your flip5 last?​@@sethpujol1704

[@soleil3gs]

Wow Lisa I was literally searching flip 5 vs razr on KZbin and u just uploaded this lolll thanks!

[@brutalhonesty07]

Good video comparison! I wasn’t the one who asked for a smack down comparison but definitely am adding my voice to that camp.

[@dhirajshetty483]

Love this Vid , been looking for a Head 2 Head for weeks now !! Thank you

[@quazimoto5241]

Just the review I was looking for. Also, awesome shirt!

[@josefigueroa4738]

This are the best reviews anywhere there are. Keep at it.

[@bone2455]

Lisa, great review as always. I agree, they are so close, you could put them in a hat and whichever one you choose you couldn't go wrong.

[@RouteMan14]

Very informative as always, thanks for the great video you were able to answer all my questions.

[@stevencharette7918]

havent watched ur channel in a while but honestly u r one of the best reviewers u stick to the product and i like that a lot

[@darrinredgate1633]

This was a really helpful comparison. Thank you :)

[@Fragorega]

Another great video! Thanks Lisa.

[@jeffwoodard]

I picked the zflip only because next year i will be able to trade it in for the newer version z flip 6 for very little cash. Motorola's offer for my trade in was ridiculously low. Thats truly where samsung shines and they know this. I still like the look of the razr better and i think their more stock software is better. As others have stated, you will be generally happy with either.

[@Princeton_James]

I totally agree. Try trading in a moto or a one plus and see what you get for it. I got 650. On a Note 8 trade in from my carrier. Unbelievable.

This is so true. I live in latin america and I just got a flip 5. I traded in a OnePlus phone and the trade in value was higher than what I would get from flipping it on Facebook Marketplace or something of the sort. I love the Magenta color, the look of the Moto and the power user features of the cover display, but the assurances in terms of durability, warranty, and trade-in value next year from Samsung just really pushed it over the edge for me. Am I a boring adult??? I think so, lol

[@six10creative]

Very true! I looked at the trade-in on motorola and they only wanted to give you a couple hundred bucks, where as Samsung takes about 2/3 the cost off. Plus, Samsung's financing options are way better than the "Affinity" financing motorola uses. If Moto would step up in that department, they would get a higher volume of sales.

[@caseydominick7806]

I'm torn between the two phones do you like the z flip 5

[@caseydominick7806]

​@I have a one plus now and wanna trade it in for a either one

[@jorgevaquera8241]

you are the best, but this audio was muffled in spot. just a note :) love you!

[@eugenedavis6792]

Thx for this video. you are the pone who helped me decide to purchase 2 Acer Laptop a few days back.

[@MrCougar56]

I really enjoy your videos along with tech odyssey, you are straight to the point n no "blah blah blah"

[@BigTexEd]

Thanks 🙏🏽 for this honest review I’m currently in the market for one of these phones I’m tryna get outta the iPhone rat race so I appreciate it you’ve earned a sub 👍🏽

[@aquint5554]

I know ppl hate the 5w wireless charger but generally, I prefer a faster wired for a quick top off anyway. My phones are generally set to slow charge at night.

[@ednnydasihatay6347]

razr + for me just pick one up yesterday due to the external Display

[@vakama94]

Great comparison, thank you very much. Both definitely feel tempting to get, my problem is the size of the inner screen but those two outer displays (especially the Moto one) are very cool. Hopefully we see more manufactures do the same soon.

[@mariusagurhagelundlind7240]

I've got both devices now and I will be keeping the Razr+/40 ultimate, and one thing I'd like to point out in regards to the cover screen: You cannot perform actions on notifications on the samsung, so no "mark message as read" or approve and MFA request. And in addition, despite it being a "widget focused cover screen" you can actually only use Samsung cover screen widgets, you cannot use the regular widgets. So if, for example, you have a Tesla, you cannot unlock car/open boot, etc from the notifications, and you cannot add the tesla widget to start heating etc. This would of course be true for any other apps with similar functionality (but I have a Tesla, so that's where my experience lies) So not only do you not get the power user content, you cannot even reliably use app content from other makers. As a widget cover screen I would give it a failing grade, just because you rely on app makers to make dedicated widgets for the cover screen (which they will not).

[@georgebishop4941]

Whilst I appreciate your niche app perspective there, once you install good lock and launch standard apps from the cover screen all apps work great with few exceptions - there really is no need to rely on widgets. Also the hinge on the Samsung is of far higher quality.

[@ReneOo]

I love your reviews.

[@Gallery90]

Probably the most rational comparison I've seen of these two phones. They seem very close, with just enough differences that you can make a choice. I finally got tired of my Samsung "normal" phone: even though it has huge battery life it was not a good hip carry (I've never kept my phone in a pants pocket). These two came alone just as I needed to make a change. I picked the Razr+ and any deficiencies in the photo image quality look like they can be fixed in post. I think that we're going to see some even more impressive flip phones over the next few years -- and gradual price reductions.

[@anthonylawson518]

are you still rockin the Razr?

[@Gallery90]

@@anthonylawson518 Yep. I got the Moto-endorsed cover for it (tried one from Amazon that would start slipping out of my hand at normal pressure) and a Turtleback belt holster (actually the model for the Samsung due to the cover making the Moto slightly thicker overall -- I sent photos and dimensions to Turtleback).

[@honestbiz]

important consideration: There are no authorized vendors to do repairs to motorola so you need to mail it in when (not if) the screen breaks. Major hassle. I owned the razr and the screen was broken in 3 months with normal use

[@mymobilestube]

Thanks for doing this

[@marvellis6762]

From time to time I do like a serious upgrade on my gadgets and I always check the tech wizards on KZbin and this lady is my go to.... thank you ma'am

[@paulc99]

You are my favorite tech reviewer, by far!!!!

[@britttaylor9401]

I watched this after buying my Razr + so I am glad to hear what I did.🎉. Now I just have to figure out how to do the unlock though for running apps on the outer screen.

[@scpk7366]

Hi I would like to know can you use Samsung Wallet on the front screen on the Z Flip 5? Thanks

[@mrgboy247]

Watching this and patiently waiting on my flip 5 to be delivered on the 25th! Imo the the 5 looks way better! the razor looks like a 1st or 2nd gen while the 5 looks more executive! plus I love OneUI. Better processor, camera and $900 trade in doesn't hurt either!

[@deezmixednutz6660]

The look is the only thing better lol

[@georgebishop4941]

@@deezmixednutz6660 apart from the build quality, chipset and camera. Did you even watch the video?

[@CabbagePatch8090]

Love your shirt!!!

[@nha2391]

I have that exact same dragon ball z shirt and I was trippin for a second when I saw you wearing it on yt xD

[@kindasortaatheist]

Thank You!😊

[@SibTiger33]

The moto also supports all Bluetooth codecs with no restrictions. Something very few people mention. Samsung does not correctly support aptx adaptive, snapdragon sound, lhdc or aptx HD

[@davidsmith-ws4bz]

Went with the Razr 40 ultra, plenty of "creative imagination used" with the layout, feels solid. Easy in the pocket. Ticked all the boxes for me!😊

[@UdodaTube]

I'm gonna be very honest with battery life. I'm not a big user with screentime (not scrolling social media and not streaming) I simply check emails and mostly use Spotify with my RAZR+. On standby my MR+ will last 5 to 6 days on standby (using super battery saver mode). And I turn off WiFi and data toggle, NFC and Bluetooth as well. I'm frugal and can stretch batter life if your doing it this way. I game instead with my OnePlus 11 and videos with my iPad mini 6. Really enjoy the Motorola RAZR plus.

[@troiter8]

I love my razr+! ❤

[@asan1050]

Lisa!,Thanks Much !.......

[@bees_nail_art82]

I switch from iphone to s22 ultra last year I usual get the biggest phones but I want to go smaller I really want the z flip 5 in lavender

[@WHITELIONNYC]

I plan to watch KZbin on the cover screen when I'm not home. I also plan to text on it and Google Maps, etc. It's going to be my main screen. 😊

[@simongentry]

great tshirt!

[@cinstlu]

I love my Razor+. Use to do Samsung but too vanilla for me in last few years. Got my Razor for $699

[@Indo432]

Waiting for your S9 ultra review.

[@RW-zh7kl]

Yes! I love a good smackdown

[@SWACBUZZ]

I really just use the external screen for quick replies, movie ticket scanning, and gym scanning.

[@jocksstrap]

"This probably hinges on something to do with the display" . Nice 😀

[@InternetThe]

I think the KZbin and Netflix front screen apps on the Flip are mostly there for casting purposes

[@ronco2475]

Does the coverscreen for Moto go brighter than you had it?

[@lizvickers7156]

Yes, she said both were set to auto, so if you turn off auto it will go brighter. About 50% she said they were on

[@vrg3250]

CAn you open the samsung underwater? Good vid

[@robyork9554]

I have the Z Flip 4 (also had the Flip 3 which was just ok but as a guy I liked the form factor) and really like it. I am skipping the 5 and will likely get the 6 next year when it comes out. The Flip 4 was a big improvement over the 3 but other than the larger outer screen, which doesn't excite me, I don't see a reason to upgrade to the 5. However, if you don't own a folding phone you don't know what you're missing. Its a great phone/camera that fits nicely in any pocket size. Also, I accidentally fell into salt water in the Gulf of Mexico with the Flip 4 in my pocket and it was unaffected. I saw Motorola has the Razr+ on sale for $799. That's a solid deal.

[@kramshiron]

Better hinge…snapdragon gen 2 ,more usable outer screen etc etc….way better than flip 4.

[@robyork9554]

@@kramshiron What you are talking about are incremental upgrades. The hinge on my Flip 4 works great and speed is also excellent. The larger outside screen is nice to have but certainly not a must have. But if you don't own one then the 5 would be my 1st choice for the incremental upgrades. But no, it's not "way better". Just you saying that makes me laugh.

[@kramshiron]

@@robyork9554 get the 5 …then see for yourself.

[@taotao98103]

Does anybody know if these flip screens' quality is just as good as the normal OLED screen from a traditional candy bar style phones?

[@aaronhisminiatures6129]

I just bought the Razr after being a ride or die Samsung user for over 12 years & I am obsessed with the Razr. Also low-key glad Motorola is finally coming back with a vengeance after ruling the phone scene in the 00s 😂

[@sophiareese79]

The cover display is great for movies and youtube imo

[@MartiMarc]

Yeah. The Flip is a blast to own and operate but the 3700 battery is disappointing. Especially coming from an iPhone, especially if coming from a Plus or Pro/Pro Max. Lisa is dead on about "moderate" use lasting a "day." I would say I use the Flip very moderately and by early evening, like, 8pm, the battery is often at 15%. So, don't expect to take the Flip for a night out without charging before you leave work or going home for a quick rejuicing before hitting the bars/clubs 🙃

[@RK-um9tu]

My motor flip lasts over 3 days because I only use the outer screen. So I guess you don't know what you are talking about.

[@MartiMarc]

@@RK-um9tu So much wrong here. First, I was discussing the Samsung Flip 5. Not any Motorola variant. Second, my prose makes it clear I was writing as a Flip 5 owner and user. So, to write that I don't know what I'm talking about is rather obtuse. Lastly, your attempt at a rejoinder, wherein you boast of your phone's three day battery life because you ONLY use the smaller, outer screen is not analagous or relevant to anything I discussed in my post. This was a poor effort. Remember in the future to take time to reread and revise your work.

[@RossMKF1]

For exterior the edges reminds me of modern iphones vs iphone 6 design

[@SuzanEscalante-uy2wi]

i have the same T-shirt, super cool.

[@SurvivalSpec]

Lisa you're my favorite tech reviewer

[@timdorcy5134]

Over a year later I'm still waiting for Android 13 on my Motorola phone and that's the only expected system update. Go with Samsung to stay up-to-date.

[@RK-um9tu]

Motor updated my flip within a month of purchase. So you clearly don't own a motor phone and are making things up.

[@DeAnnah300]

this would be a much better review if you would actually say which phone is which in the video or put the name above them. I spent the entire video wondering which was which.

[@narwhalking2788]

The galaxy would be the definite winner if it had distributed protection and more cover screen options.

[@curtiswinkler8385]

I love your shirt

[@JogBird]

its only a matter of before we get slate phones with fill screens on both sides

[@rickysphilosofy5984]

I think they tried that, but Noone bought it because it was impractical af

[@rokko_hates_japan]

There was a phone with an LCD on one side an an e-ink screen on the back side. That is a genius idea. But I guess it wasn't popular, and obviously didn't release in the USA.

[@taotao98103]

One of the reasons I like these flip phones is that I can "watch" youtube on the outside screen. I usually listen to some news journals or some talk shows which I'm more likely to care about what they say more then to watch the video.

[@lav1daloca]

I prefer the Moto with bigger screens and you can do whatever you want but the Samsung looks slick

[@ljacobs357]

Samsung doesn't make it easy, but Good Lock enables you to do anything the Moto does.

[@angelocatalano]

​​@@ljacobs357not everything actually. You don't get multitasking on outer display on samsung neither through good lock

[@knighttemplar7617]

I installed goodlock on my flip 5 im running all the same apps im running on my 40 ultra only thing the flip wont do is continue from main screen to outer but i can livevwith that..The flip build quality blows my ultra away,as does the hinge,no clunking etc like the ultra,which Motorola support told me is normal.i had the 2020razr almost 2 year support then end of support, my 2022 razr i still have is on Android 12 and noone from Motorola support can even tell us on the Motorola forums when we will get a upgrade,a for my ultra they are complaining already on the forums about security patches still on May,when july patch is out,dont gets me wrong the ultra is a great phone i just dont trust Motorola when it comes to updated,ill sell my razr,s and stick with samsung which roll out updates in a timely manner..

[@georgebishop4941]

indeed. Nice to see someone who actually realises that the Flip 5's outer screen does not rely on widgets - Good Lock solves any app issues and allows you to use ANY app on the outer screen.

[@marvij200]

nice shirt!

[@shawnchalfant1595]

To be fair it's the 8 gen 1+ there is a different with the plus, mid cycle refresh.

[@darththew]

Im just here to see what lisa is wearing on her T shirts today. not disappointed at all

[@rokko_hates_japan]

Motorola allows the Ready For desktop mode with theirs. While Samsung doesn't let you use DEX. That makes the choice pretty easy for me.

[@SWACBUZZ]

Why do you use Ready For?

[@larryb4392]

Even if you are a power user, why would you want to use a small, flip phone with a large computer-style setup? It defeats the whole purpose of having a pocketable, fun phone. I would guess you likely have some sort of desktop / laptop / tablet setup anyway. So why would you need to run your phone's OS like a full fledged computer?

[@rokko_hates_japan]

@@larryb4392 For travel. quite often places already have a tv. or if you're staying for a while, you can find a very cheap used monitor, and then sell it when you're done. Some places I've been, when taking night buses etc it's best to keep valuables in an inside zipped pocket of your jacket while sleeping. or staying in a shared place when traveling on the cheap. so why not just have the option? samsung allows DEX on all of their flagships except for the Flip. i think it's to help upsell the Fold phone. i know there are incredibly lightweight tablets and laptops, but that just adds another expensive item to keep track of.

[@rokko_hates_japan]

@@SWACBUZZ I haven't actually used it yet. But I regularly use DEX on my older samsung phone. and I newer pocketable phone with that ability.

[@SWACBUZZ]

@@larryb4392 This is what I'm wondering too. I think it's interesting just want to know the purposes of using it.

[@solis561]

Thank for a very detailed and simple explanation of the workings of each phone which made my decision easier 😊 looking forward to your next video 👍😊🫡

[@ZeroEight]

nice shirt Lisa :D

[@theymon]

Tbh, in terms of the cover screen, the camera cutout on the Moto RAZR just seems like a gimmick since-with the cameras being that big- you can't really see or interact with anything behind them, there's literally no use for the display being under the camera. So if you think about that and the fact the the RAZR has a bigger forehead, the flip5 probably has a bigger screen that you can interact with

[@beautyland8770]

I love the Raz the external display is insane.. and the battery life lasts longer .. I charge my phone every 3 day. But this is my secondary phone. I am more on my iPhone daily .. so I was wondering if this the reason my Raz life battery last longer

[@TonyStark-ik9em]

Now "flipping fine phones" has had to happen - i approved of that. Also - after years of being able to recover the phone in working order after my cats kicked it in the filled bathtub there's no way to go back to a nada phone.

[@PrincessExy09]

I just want to know if you can hang up on people by closing your phone cuz what's a folding phone for if you can't do that lol

[@Kjuken69]

The Samsung feels lot more sturdy (the hinge) that's on thing i think!

[@RK-um9tu]

How would you know? Do you own both. Also Sammy is glass so what is sturdy about that+

[@AhkadamaMashiach]

I ultimately went with Samsung after much review. And it boiled down to functionality for me (certain features) and all my notes.

[@RK-um9tu]

You never state what features...

[@AhkadamaMashiach]

@@RK-um9tu OneUi features mainly

[@danielspain2883]

love that shirt!!!1

[@Wflowergrown]

Your voice is somehow nostalgic.

[@erborianrn4599]

Razr+ ❤

[@akshaychaturvedi5997]

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 perfect.👍 phone allrounder

[@tchrisbass5650]

so....just purchase both?

[@idruvak]

Aside fro the better software, aod and better durability, my main factor is the screen... why doesn't Motorola have multiple modes and adjust-ability for their screen tones? i have no time for yellowish screens.

[@lotusson]

Got the Razr+ and don't regret it. For all the reasons Lisa mentioned, the Razr's outer screen works best for me. Additionally, something Mr. Mobile pointed out, it's a lot easier to use MFA on the Razr's outer screen. Given that I might have to use MFA multiple times in a day, that's already one big time saver.

[@7techno77]

I'm able to use it on my flip after installing good luck and adding duo as one of the options though wish Samsung was more like moto closed. It's more jumping through hoops to get things to work

[@jimibaked4235]

Yeah if I was going get a flip it would be a Motorola and a pixel fold

[@jeffreywithrow2522]

What is MFA?

[@lotusson]

@@jeffreywithrow2522 multi-factor authentication

[@elusivebluespring]

​@@jeffreywithrow2522multi factor authentication

[@johnsjoholm]

0:14 if you put them up against each other, and then open them slightly - you got a x-wing phone!

[@chloeieong8849]

Certified dbz fam 😊😊

[@FarCon-ly8dj]

I got the Samsung z flip fold no problem with it Samsung is the best 👌 phone out there Samsung has it all rapped up

[@RK-um9tu]

Thanks for sharing all that evidence. Pretty clear you aren't a fanboy... Lol

[@m.s.7105]

NITS?

[@slvalive]

I just dont like the crease...I have seen some bad creases..

[@guardion2394]

In Europe 1250 dollar for it to expensive for a phone with risk to become overtime

[@user-kt1hi4yx7l]

I so want the zflip5, but not having the dex is making me not buy it.

[@stephenstrang590]

dex?

[@jevonrodgers4599]

Watched this on the flip 5 cover screen lol

[@ej13012010]

Same lol do you like the flip I got the cream color

[@jevonrodgers4599]

@@ej13012010 ngl I love this phone, I got the blue kinda wanted the green tho.

[@King_504]

Samsung easy choice

[@CROW_CREEK_SIOUX]

What does your shirt say 👕🤔

[@chkensammich]

Thank you so much for these videos, It's been almost 5 years since my last phone and I'm torn between many modern flip phones. Digging the new hair color by the way!

[@mobiletechreview]

I don't think my hair color has changed? I don't color it. Might look darker though since we're no longer in Dallas where the sun tends to bleach hair more.

[@karoksta]

Both have some plus and minus it will be great if that both can be one ha ha that’s why I bought them 😅

[@onemat2000]

I thought this was a fair video to both phones. The only thing I noticed was in some shots the Moto's brightness was turned down to a lower level. I leave mine at 50% most if the time. The phone is very capable of being super bright when you need it to be. Also there is a saturation adjustment in the Razr's settings. The biggest flaw for me is the poor stabilization when shooting video. Lastly, i dont care about the always in display not being there. I just touch to he phone. I would like a little red or green dot for notifications that works on both screens when the phone is in standby. Other than that i like the Razr this time around. Both phones have huge improvements and you will probably be happy with either one. Lastly, put the phone in a good case. I'm using the Zagg case on my Razr. Avoid the cheap $10 cases

[@mobiletechreview]

Both phones were set to auto-brightness without any adjustments. As I mentioned, Moto tends to run the displays less bright on auto-brightness, which helps with battery life but... isn't as bright.

[@stephenstrang590]

That makes sense. @@mobiletechreview

[@michelleroberts2784]

Swapped my flip 5 to the moto razr ultra, dont regret my choice at all, moto for the win for me 😍

[@addyv3633]

I wanna get a flip phone so bad but the only thing stopping me is the camera. Razr's camera ain't that good, Samsung's on the other hand is better however not good enough to justify switching to a phone with so much unnecessary bloatware and duplicate apps out of the box that I'll never use. I feel like if Google made a pixel flip phone OR if the samsung or Motorola ones had better cameras I'd buy them in a heartbeat but oh well... ig we wait

[@RK-um9tu]

All smartphone cameras are good in 2023 and none are better than a real camera. So stop acting like you know anything about photography...

[@addyv3633]

@@RK-um9tu buzz off weirdo lmao

[@takemyshoesoff3350]

I like my Razr+