iPhone 17 vs Motorola Razr 2025

iPhone 17

ProMotion 120Hz finally arrives on the standard iPhone, making the 6.1-inch OLED display significantly smoother than previous base models.

• ProMotion 120Hz is the single biggest upgrade — scrolling, animations, and general interaction feel dramatically smoother
• Peak brightness reaches 2,000 nits which is excellent for outdoor use though lower than the Pro 3,000-nit panels
• No always-on display despite ProMotion hardware — a frustrating omission to differentiate from the Pro line

Motorola Razr 2025

The 6.9-inch internal AMOLED is vibrant at FHD+ with 120Hz refresh and 3,000 nits peak brightness. The 3.6-inch cover screen running at 90Hz is the standout feature — it handles full Android apps, messages, and quick tasks without needing to unfold the phone.

• Internal 6.9-inch AMOLED with 3,000 nits peak brightness is gorgeous and fully usable outdoors
• 3.6-inch cover screen is the most usable outer display on any flip phone — runs full Android apps without opening
• Cover screen is smaller than the Ultra's 4.0 inches, which limits some interactions

iPhone 17

The 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide dual camera delivers impressive results with improved computational photography, though the lack of telephoto remains the biggest gap versus Pro.

• The 48MP main camera produces sharp, well-exposed photos with excellent color science that is nearly indistinguishable from Pro in good light
• The new 24MP TrueDepth front camera is a standout — selfie quality takes a major leap with better detail and more natural skin tones
• No telephoto means digital zoom only beyond 2x, which produces noticeably softer results than the Pro optical zoom

Motorola Razr 2025

The 50MP main camera captures good detail in well-lit conditions with vibrant colors, and the 32MP selfie camera is genuinely strong. However, the hardware is largely unchanged from the previous generation, low-light results are inconsistent, and shutter lag is noticeable.

• 50MP main sensor captures vibrant, accurate colors with good detail in daylight
• 32MP selfie camera outperforms Samsung's selfie cameras with great detail and dynamic range
• Camera hardware is largely unchanged from the Razr 2024 — falls behind Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Inconsistent results in low-light conditions with noticeable shutter lag

iPhone 17

The A19 chip handles daily tasks, gaming, and Apple Intelligence features with ease, providing a consistently smooth experience.

• A19 chip delivers more than enough power for everyday use — apps, multitasking, and Apple Intelligence all run smoothly
• Gaming performance is strong, with only a slight gap behind the A19 Pro in GPU-heavy titles

Motorola Razr 2025

The MediaTek Dimensity 7400X handles daily tasks adequately but is noticeably behind flagship chipsets. Reviewers report occasional lag when switching apps and slow camera app performance, though it outperforms phones that cost $1,000 just two years ago.

• Dimensity 7400X handles everyday tasks like browsing, messaging, and social media without issues
• Noticeable lag and stuttering when switching between apps — camera app is particularly slow
• Not a flagship chipset and falls noticeably behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite in the Ultra model