Phone Comparisons: Motorola Razr 2025 vs Apple iPhone 15

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May 5, 2025 - 19:06

Motorola Razr 2025 vs Apple iPhone 15 comparison

This time around, we’re comparing a foldable and a non-foldable device yet again. It’s a comparison between the Motorola Razr 2025 vs Apple iPhone 15. The Razr 2025 is Motorola’s brand new base Razr model, while the iPhone 15 is Apple’s base iPhone announced in 2023. Considering their similar price tags and positioning in their respective lineups, this comparison does make sense.

As per usual, we’ll first list the specifications of both smartphones, and then we’ll jump over to other categories. We’ll be comparing their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. These two phones are considerably different in many ways, which should make this rather interesting. Let’s get to it.

Specs

Motorola Razr 2025

Apple iPhone 15

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	Motorola Razr 2025	Apple iPhone 15
Dimensions	171.3 x 74 x 7.3 mm / 88.1 x 74 x 15.9 mm (unfolded/folded)	147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
Weight	188 grams	171 grams
Main display	6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED (120Hz)	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (60Hz)
Cover display	3.6-inch AMOLED (90Hz)	N/A
Resolution	2640 x 1080 / 1066 x 1056	2556 x 1179
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7400X	Apple A16 Bionic
RAM	8GB	6GB
Storage	256GB (UFS 2.2)	128GB/256GB/512GB
Main camera	50MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 1/1.95-inch sensor size, OIS, dual pixel PDAF)	48MP (f/1.6 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor size, 1.0um pixel size, sensor-shift OIS, PDAF)
Ultra-wide camera	13MP (ultrawide, f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.0-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV)	12MP (f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree FoV, 0.7um pixel size)
(Periscope) telephoto camera	N/A	N/A
Selfie camera	32MP (f/2.4 aperture, 1/3.14-inch sensor size)	12MP (f/1.9 aperture, 1/3.6-inch sensor size, 1.0um pixel size, PDAF)
Battery size	4,500mAh	3,349mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless (charger not included)	20W wired, 15W MagSafe & Qi2 wireless, 4.5W reverse wired (charger not included)
Colors	Gibraltar Sea, Spring Bud, Lightest Sky, Parfait Pink (Pantone)	Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink

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Motorola Razr 2025 vs Apple iPhone 15: Design

The moment you look at these two phones, you’ll see a lot of differences, from every direction. They both have flat displays, though one is foldable, and the other is not. The Motorola Razr 2025 also has slightly less pronounced corner curvature, while there is a display camera hole up top. The iPhone 15, on the other hand, includes a pill-shaped cutout up top, instead of the display camera hole.

Both phones have rather thin bezels around the display, though the ones on the iPhone 15 are slightly thinner. All the physical buttons sit on the right-hand side of the Motorola Razr 2025. The iPhone 15, on the other hand, has them split. On the right side, there is a power/lock key, while on the left sit the volume up and down buttons, along with an Action button that sits higher on that left side.

The Razr 2025 does not have completely flat sides, while the iPhone 15 does. If we flip them around, you’ll see even more differences. The Motorola Razr 2025 has a cover display back there, and two horizontally-aligned cameras placed inside of it, in the top-left corner. The iPhone 15 has two camreas as well, which are a part of a camera island placed in the top-left corner. There is no secondary display here, though, of course.

The Motorola Razr 2025 is made out of aluminum and eco leather. The iPhone 15 combines aluminum and glass. Motorola’s phone is considerably taller and wider, while also being thinner (when unfolded). That is perfectly normal, as it has a considerably larger main display. It is also 17 grams heavier in comparison. The Razr 2025 offers an IP48 certification for water resistance, while the iPhone 15 is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance.

Motorola Razr 2025 vs Apple iPhone 15: Display

The Motorola Razr 2025 features a 6.9-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED display. That panel supports 1 billion colors and a high refresh rate of up to 120Hz. HDR10+ content is supported as well, and the peak brightness here is 3,000 nits. This phone’s main display offers a resolution of 2640 x 1080. The screen-to-body ratio is around 85%.

The cover display on the Razr 2025 measures 3.6 inches. It’s an AMOLED panel too, and it can also project 1 billion colors. Its refresh rate goes up to 90Hz, while HDR10+ content is supported as well. The peak brightness here is 1,700 nits. The resolution this display offers is 1066 x 1056, while the Gorilla Glass Victus protects this panel.

The Apple iPhone 15, on the flip side, has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. That panel is flat, and it supports HDR10 content and Dolby Vision. The peak brightness here is 2,000 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 86%, while the resolution is 2556 x 1179. We’re looking at a 19.5:9 display aspect ratio here. This panel is protected by the Ceramic Shield glass.

All three of these displays are good, but there are differences. The iPhone 15’s panel has the lowest refresh rate out of all three of them. It is also less bright than the main panel on the Razr 2025, even though the difference is not that big. It’s the sharpest panel, however, and it has really good display protection. All panels are vivid, have good viewing angles, and the touch response is good.

Motorola Razr 2025 vs Apple iPhone 15: Performance

The MediaTek Dimensity 7400X fuels the Motorola Razr 2025. That is MediaTek’s 4nm processor, a mid-range chip from the company. That chip is backed by 8GB of RAM and UFS 2.2 flash storage. The iPhone 15, on the other hand, is fueled by the Apple A16 Bionic chip, which is also 4nm processor. That chip is paired with 6GB of RAM and NVMe flash storage. It is more powerful than the MediaTek Dimensity 7400X, that’s for sure. It was a flagship processor when announced.

Having that in mind, the Motorola Razr 2025 does offer good performance, but stutters are a part of the experience. That is especially true for launching the camera and similar tasks in day-to-day use. The iPhone 15 still offers smoother performance in comparison, which is not surprising considering the hardware difference. You can expect the Razr 2025 performance to be slightly better than what its predecessor offered.

When it comes to gaming, the iPhone 15 is the better choice despite being a bit older than the Motorola Razr 2025. Its processor and GPU are more catered to gaming than what the Motorola Razr 2025 offers. Still, you can play games with Motorola’s handset with ease. Just keep in mind that demanding games may be a bit of a challenge, it all depends.

Motorola Razr 2025 vs Apple iPhone 15: Battery

The Motorola Razr 2025 includes a 4,500mAh battery on the inside. The iPhone 15, on the other hand, comes with a 3,349mAh battery. Despite the fact the iPhone 15 has a smaller battery pack, it does offer better battery life. It is worth noting that the iPhone 15 has a considerably smaller display, when we look at their main panels. Apple’s iPhones usually need smaller battery packs in order to compete as well.

The battery life on both of these phones is actually really good, but the iPhone 15 stands apart, for sure. It will add around an hour of extra screen-on-time on top of what the Motorola Razr 2025 offers. That’s based on what we’ve seen, of course, your mileage may vary. There are two displays on the Razr 2025 to consider, and each of you will use your phone in a different way, with a different set of apps.

When it comes to charging, the Motorola Razr 2025 supports 30W wired and 15W wireless charging. The iPhone 15, on the flip side, supports 20W wired, 15W MagSafe and Qi2 wireless, and 4.5W reverse wired charging. The Razr 2025 will charge considerably faster, at around 1 hour. The iPhone 15 takes around an hour and 50 minutes to fully charge. Neither smartphone comes with a charger in the box, though.

Motorola Razr 2025 vs Apple iPhone 15: Cameras

The Motorola Razr 2025 has two cameras on the back. A 50-megapixel main camera (1/1.95-inch sensor) is backed by a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera (1/3.0-inch sensor, 120-degree FoV). Those two cameras serve as both rear-facing and front-facing units. You can use them as front-facing ones thanks to the cover display on the back of the phone. There is, however, a selfie camera on the main display too.

The iPhone 15, on the flip side, has a 48-megapixel main camera (1/1.56-inch sensor size), and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera (120-degree FoV). This phone does have a superior main camera sensor in comparison, and that does show in pictures. Granted, the Motorola Razr 2025 does a good job, but the pictures from it are very similar to the ones from the Razr 2024. That’s not surprising due to hardware similarities.

The bottom line is, the iPhone 15 is more reliable in terms of camera performance. Its images are closer to real life and offer a better balance. Noise can creep up in the Razr 2025 shots, even when it shouldn’t. In night conditions, the iPhone 15’s advantages become more noticeable, even though the Razr 2025 does a good job in low light, considering the hardware. Ultrawide cameras are really nothing to write home about, that goes for both phones.

Audio

Both of these phones offer stereo speakers. The ones on the Motorola Razr 2025 are louder, though. It’s enough to notice it, even though it’s not a huge difference by any means. You’ll be happy with the audio output either way.

Neither phone includes an audio jack, however, but you can use their Type-C ports instead. If you prefer wireless audio, instead of connecting your headphones via a cable, the Razr 2025 and iPhone 15 support Bluetooth 5.4 and 5.3, respectively.

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